N.Y. Public Authorities Law § 2982: Scope of title

§ 2982. Scope of title. Except where such an action is statutorily

required to be brought only in the court of claims, this title shall be

applicable to all wrongful death actions brought against a public

authority or public benefit corporation, notwithstanding any

inconsistent provisions of law, general, special or local, or any

limitation contained in the provisions of any city charter.