N.Y. Lien Law § 63: Service of answer on state or public corporation

§ 63. Service of answer on state or public corporation. In an action

to foreclose a lien for a public improvement each defendant named in the

original summons shall within forty days after the service of the

complaint on him serve upon the state or public corporation, a copy of

his answer When the city of New York is a party such service shall be

made on the corporation counsel.