N.Y. Public Authorities Law § 1356: Investigations

§ 1356. Investigations. The authority, and any member thereof, when

directed by the authority, may make any investigation which the

authority may deem necessary to enable it effectually to carry out the

provisions of this act, and for that purpose the authority, or such

member, may take and hear proofs and testimony and compel the attendance

of witnesses and the production of books, papers, records and documents,

including public records. The authority, and its authorized agents, may

enter upon any lands as in its judgment may be necessary for the purpose

of making surveys and examinations to accomplish any purpose authorized

by this act, the authority being liable for actual damage done.