N.Y. Public Authorities Law § 2642-a: Legislative findings and intent

§ 2642-a. Legislative findings and intent. The legislature hereby

finds and determines that:

1. The continued existence and strengthening of the system of

railroads serving Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany and Steuben counties

in New York state and Warren and Erie counties in the Commonwealth of

Pennsylvania is essential to the long term viability of the economies,

municipalities, and ways of life in these counties.

2. The viability and existence of the system of railroads serving

Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany and Steuben counties in New York state

and Warren and Erie counties in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is

threatened by the dynamic economics of the railroad industry.

3. By creating the Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany and Steuben

southern tier extension railroad authority, it is the intent of the

legislature to preserve and enhance the system of railroads serving

Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany and Steuben counties in New York state

and Warren and Erie counties in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, so as

to insure a healthy economy for these counties.