N.Y. C.P.L.R. 8605

§ 8605. Applicability. (a) Nothing contained in this article shall be\nconstrued to alter or modify the other provisions of this chapter where\napplicable to actions other than actions against the state.\n (b) Nothing contained in this article shall be deemed to authorize the\ninstitution of a civil action for the sole purpose of obtaining fees\nincurred by a party to an administrative proceeding.\n (c) Nothing contained in this article shall affect or preclude the\nright of any party to recover fees or other expenses authorized by\ncommon law or by any other statute, law or rule.\n