N.Y. Public Buildings Law § 60: Public policy

§ 60. Public policy. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of

this state to provide leadership in preserving, restoring and

maintaining the historic, architectural, archeological and cultural

environment of this state and that therefore it is the purpose of this

article to provide that the instrumentalities of the state administer

the historic and cultural properties under their control in a spirit of

stewardship and trusteeship for the future generations and conduct their

activities, plans and programs in a manner consistent with the

preservation and enhancement of historic and cultural properties.