N.Y. Public Authorities Law § 1384: Right of entry upon streets

§ 1384. Right of entry upon streets. The authority, with the consent

of the city, or of the state department of transportation, if required,

may enter upon streets, avenues, parkways, roads, highways, bridges or

other public places for the construction of a project or part thereof or

of an addition, betterment or extension to the port facilities. Whenever

the authority has entered upon and damaged a street, avenue, parkway,

road, highway, bridge, or other public place, the authority shall

restore the same to its former condition.