N.Y. Public Authorities Law § 1115-z: Limited liability

§ 1115-z. Limited liability. Neither the members of the authority or

the water board, nor any officer or employee of the authority or the

water board acting in behalf thereof, while acting within the scope of

his authority, shall be subject to any liability resulting from (i) the

construction, ownership, maintenance or operation of any project

financed with the assistance of the authority, (ii) the construction,

ownership, maintenance or operation of any sewerage system or facility

or water system or facility owned by the water board, or (iii) carrying

out any of the powers expressly given in this title. Any member of the

authority, either appointed by the governor or an employee of the state

shall be deemed an "employee" for purposes of section eighteen of the

public officers law for any actions relating to their activities as a

member of the authority created by this state.