N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 1300

§ 1300. Nuisances; general powers of commissioner. 1. The\ncommissioner shall have all necessary powers to make investigations and\nexaminations into nuisances, or questions affecting the security of life\nand health in any locality.\n 2. The commissioner may from time to time employ competent persons to\nrender sanitary service, and make or supervise practical and scientific\ninvestigations and examinations requiring expert skill, and prepare\nplans and reports relative thereto.\n