N.Y. Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law § 19.01: Purpose

§ 19.01 Purpose. Certain historic sites heretofore have been

established or designated by law. Pending further developments in the

reorganization of the office, such sites are continued pursuant to the

provisions of this article, subject to the commissioner's general powers

of reorganization pursuant to section 3.07. Any historic sites hereafter

shall be established or designated by the commissioner pursuant to the

applicable provisions of this chapter.