N.Y. Public Authorities Law § 1949-i: Limited liability

§ 1949-i. Limited liability. Neither the members of the governing

body 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 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.