New York Civil Practice Law & Rules Section 201 - Application of article.

 201. Application of article. An action, including one brought in the
  name  or for the benefit of the state, must be commenced within the time
  specified in this article unless a different time is prescribed  by  law
  or  a  shorter  time  is prescribed by written agreement. No court shall
  extend the time limited by law for the commencement of an action.

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