New York Correction Law Section 500-M - Special provision relating to city of New York.

  500-m.  Special  provision  relating  to  city  of New York. Unless
  specifically provided by law to the contrary, within  the  city  of  New
  York  or  the  counties  constituting  such city the term sheriff as set
  forth in this chapter shall  be  deemed  to  mean  the  commissioner  of
  correction of such city.

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