N.Y. Public Authorities Law § 1087: Interest in contracts prohibited

§ 1087. Interest in contracts prohibited. It shall be a misdemeanor

for any of the members of the authority, or any officer, agent, servant

or employee thereof, employed or appointed by them to be in any way or

manner interested directly or indirectly in the furnishing of work,

materials, supplies or labor, or in any contract therefor which the

authority is empowered by this title to make.