N.Y. Exec. Law § 488

§ 488. Participation of federal and local agencies, individuals and\ncorporations. 1. Federal and local agencies, individuals and\ncorporations involved in the administration of a program grant or\ntechnical assistance effort for rural development and revitalization,\nshall be encouraged to participate in the assistance services of the\noffice and to make information available to applicants through the\noffice with respect to any related program, undertaking, project, or\nactivity which is referred to the office under the provisions of this\narticle.\n 2. The director shall consult with and seek assistance from officials\nof federal and local agencies or corporations with respect to\ncoordinating assistance programs for rural areas and shall recommend to\nthe governor and the legislature any policies or programs which would\nfacilitate such coordination.\n