N.Y. Pub. Health Law § 2400

§ 2400. Cancer; powers and duties of commissioner. The commissioner\nshall conduct investigations of the cause, mortality, methods of\ntreatment, prevention and cure of cancer, and allied diseases, including\nthe nature and extent of the facilities available in the several\ncounties and cities of the state, for the diagnosis and treatment of\nthese diseases, and shall cooperate with local health authorities,\nphysicians, hospitals, clinics and voluntary associations, in the\ndevelopment of suitable facilities for the diagnosis, treatment and\ncontrol of cancer.\n