N.Y. Public Buildings Law § 2: Public buildings

§ 2. Public buildings. Except where otherwise prescribed by law, the

commissioner of general services shall have supervision and control of

public buildings of the state of New York, including the capitol and

executive mansion, with the buildings, grounds and premises adjacent or

appurtenant thereto or connected thereto or connected therewith

belonging to the state, so far as such grounds and premises now or

hereafter shall be laid out and completed, and the entire public

sidewalks bordering upon the capitol grounds and parks for the purpose

of keeping such sidewalks at all times clear of snow, ice, dirt and all

other obstructions.