N.Y. Private Housing Finance Law § 65-b

§ 65-b. Funds for permanent housing projects for homeless families.\nThe agency is authorized to receive and administer funds provided by the\nstate and a city, as well as grants-in-aid and gifts of real and\npersonal property, including money, from any source whatsoever, to be\nused to develop permanent housing accommodations for eligible homeless\nfamilies. In carrying out its duties under this article the agency may\nrequire the assistance of appropriate city and state departments or\nagencies, public benefit corporations and public authorities. The\naforesaid departments, agencies, public benefit corporations and public\nauthorities are authorized to provide such assistance within their\nrespective functions as the agency may require.\n