N.Y. Public Authorities Law § 2041-r: Limited liability

§ 2041-r. Limited liability. Neither the members of the governing

body, nor any municipality, officer, or employee acting in its behalf,

while acting within the scope of his or her 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 shall not be held to apply to any independent contractor.