N.Y. Public Authorities Law § 358-a: Acquisition of real property by the authority

§ 358-a. Acquisition of real property by the authority. On assuming

jurisdiction of a thruway section or connection or any part thereof, or

of a highway connection, the authority may from time to time determine

what real property is necessary for the construction, improvement and

operation of such thruway section or connection or part thereof, or of a

highway connection, in addition to real property acquired or to be

acquired by the state, and thereupon may acquire such real property by

condemnation pursuant to the condemnation law. The authority may also,

and in any case, acquire real property in the name of the state by deed

and may pay such price therefor as shall be agreed with the owner

thereof.