N.Y. Rapid Transit Law § 43: Persons with whom contracts may be made

§ 43. Persons with whom contracts may be made. Nothing contained in

this chapter shall be deemed, or be construed as intending to limit, or

as limiting, in any manner, the discretion of the board of

transportation, provided in the opinion of the board of estimate and the

mayor, it is expedient, practicable and in the public interest to do so,

to enter into contracts for construction, equipment, maintenance and

operation with the same person, or for any one or more of such purposes

with the same person or with different persons either in one contract or

in separate contracts, and at any time or times.