N.Y. Gen. Mun. Law § 772

§ 772. Determination of rights. If any right, title, interest or claim\nshall arise out of any consolidation or by reason thereof that is not\ndeterminable by reference to the provisions of this article, by the\njoint consolidation agreement or elector initiated consolidation plan,\nas the case may be, or otherwise under the laws of this state, then the\ngoverning body of the consolidated local government entity may provide\ntherefore in a manner conforming to law.\n