N.Y. Public Authorities Law § 1147-j: Limited liability

§ 1147-j. Limited liability. Neither the members of the authority, nor

any municipality, officer or employee acting on behalf of the authority,

while acting within the scope of their authority, shall be subject to

any personal liability resulting from the construction, maintenance or

operation of any of the properties of the authority or from carrying out

any of the powers expressly given in this title; provided however, that

this section shall not be held to apply to any independent contractor.