N.Y. General Construction Law § 37-b: Population

§ 37-b. Population. 1. The term population when used in relation to

this state, or a municipality or other subdivision thereof, or a portion

of such a municipality or subdivision, shall, unless otherwise provided

in relation to such use, mean population as shown by the latest federal

census published as a final population count by the United States bureau

of the census.

2. Unless otherwise specifically provided, the term population when

used in relation to payments of aid or assistance by the state to a

municipality or other subdivision thereof shall mean population as shown

by the latest federal census of such municipality or subdivision

published as a final population count by the United States bureau of the

census prior to the commencement of the state fiscal year during which

such aid or assistance is payable.