N.Y. Public Lands Law § 16: Reservation of Esopus island

§ 16. Reservation of Esopus island. Esopus island, in Dutchess

county, is reserved from settlement, occupancy, lease or sale, and

dedicated and set apart as a public park. The commissioner of general

services shall have the same powers to protect such island from trespass

as he has over other public lands.