N.Y. Environmental Conservation Law § 71-1112

§ 71-1112. Enforcement of title eight of article fifteen.\n 1. The attorney general, on his own initiative or at the request of\nthe commissioner, or the corporation counsel, at the request of the city\nof New York shall bring an action to restrain or enjoin any violation of\nany provision of title eight of article fifteen of this chapter or any\nprovision of any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to such title.\nThe commissioner shall furnish the attorney general or the corporation\ncounsel with such material, evidentiary matter or proof as may be\nrequested by either of them in connection with such action.\n 2. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the venue of any\naction commenced or proceeding brought pursuant to this section may be\nin the county of Albany.\n