N.Y. Public Authorities Law § 1142*2: Dutchess county water district

* § 1142. Dutchess county water district. There is hereby defined and

established an area to be known as the "Dutchess county water district"

which shall embrace all the territory located within the county. After

the establishment of the Dutchess county water district, such district

shall have such powers as are provided in and shall be governed in

accordance with the provisions of article five-A of the county law,

including, without limitation, the power to enter into contracts, and

carry out the terms thereof, with the city of New York, the New York

city municipal finance authority, New York city water board, or any

agency or instrumentality thereof, for the purchase of water.

* NB There are 2 § 1142's