N.Y. Educ. Law § 4813

§ 4813. Maintenance by city. The board of estimate and apportionment\nor other similar body or officer shall provide for the maintenance of\nsuch school, the repair and improvement of the lands and buildings used\nor occupied thereby, and the equipment thereof with necessary machinery,\ntools, apparatus and supplies. The cost thereof, and the expenses\nincurred for such purposes, shall be charged against the city and shall\nbe audited and paid in the same manner as other charges against the\ncity. The maintenance herein provided for shall include the support,\ninstruction, care, board and clothing of pupils and such other expenses\nas are necessarily incurred in the operation of the school.\n