N.Y. Public Housing Law § 220: Construction

§ 220. Construction. This chapter shall be construed liberally to

effectuate the purposes hereof, and the enumeration of specific powers

in this chapter shall not operate to restrict the meaning of any general

grant of power contained in this chapter or to exclude other powers

comprehended in such general grant. In construing this chapter

consideration shall be given to its purpose and intent, among others, to

empower an authority to do any and all things necessary to secure the

financial aid of the United States Housing Authority and the state of

New York, or any department, agency or instrumentality of the federal or

state government, in the undertaking, planning, construction,

maintenance and operation of any project.