N.Y. Public Authorities Law § 2052-p: Limited liability

§ 2052-p. Limited liability. Neither the members of the board, nor any

municipality, officer or employee acting in its behalf, while acting

within the scope of their authority, shall be subject to any personal

liability resulting from the construction, maintenance or operation of

any of the projects 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.