N.Y. Public Authorities Law § 2642-d: Purposes of the authority

§ 2642-d. Purposes of the authority. 1. The purposes of the authority

shall be the continuance, further development and improvement of

railroad transportation and other services related thereto within the

counties of Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany and Steuben, in accordance

with the provisions of this title. It shall be the further purpose of

the authority to develop and implement a unified railroad transportation

policy and strategy for such counties.

2. It is hereby found and declared that such purposes are in all

respects for the benefit of the people of the state and the authority

shall be regarded as performing an essential governmental function in

carrying out its purposes and in exercising the powers granted by this

title.