N.Y. High. Law § 274-a

§ 274-a. Power of county, city or town to provide funds for snow\nremoval. The board of supervisors of any county, the governing board or\nbody of any city, the town board of any town, or the board of trustees\nof any village may provide funds for snow removal purposes and for the\npurchase of snow fences or other structures to prevent the drifting of\nsnow on its streets or highways.\n