N.Y. Navigation Law § 30: Navigation, jurisdiction over

§ 30. Navigation, jurisdiction over. The commissioner shall have

jurisdiction over navigation on the navigable waters of the state and,

except as otherwise provided, shall enforce the provisions of this

chapter and the regulations established thereunder. As a guide to the

interpretation and application of this article, nothing authorized

hereunder shall be construed to convey any property rights, either in

real estate or material, or any exclusive privilege; nor authorize any

injury to private property or invasion of private rights or any

infringement of federal, state or local laws or regulations, but shall

express the assent of the state so far as it concerns the public rights

of navigation. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to

limit, impair or affect the general powers and duties of the canal

corporation relating to canals as set forth in section ten of the canal

law.