N.Y. Public Service Law § 3-a: Transfer of lands

§ 3-a. Transfer of lands. Notwithstanding any other provision of law,

any land, property, right, easement or fee under the jurisdiction of the

commission acquired in the name of the people of the state of New York

for the purpose of the construction, maintenance or development of a

grade crossing elimination project or acquired pursuant to any laws

applicable to grade crossing eliminations which is determined by the

commissioner of transportation to be of use or benefit for state

transportation purposes is transferred to the commissioner of

transportation. The commissioner of general services is authorized to

convey to the city of New York any of said parcels or interests which

the commissioner of transportation determines not to be necessary for

state transportation purposes. Such conveyances may be made on such

terms and conditions as the commissioner of general services may

determine.