N.Y. Public Authorities Law § 1226-x: Limited liability

§ 1226-x. Limited liability. Neither the members of the governing body

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

employee acting in their behalf, shall be subject to any personal

liability resulting from the construction, maintenance or operation of

any of the properties of either the water board or 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.