New York Public Buildings Law Section 60 - Public policy.

 60. Public policy.  It is hereby declared to be the public policy of
  this   state   to   provide  leadership  in  preserving,  restoring  and
  maintaining the  historic,  architectural,  archeological  and  cultural
  environment  of  this state and that therefore it is the purpose of this
  article to provide that the instrumentalities of  the  state  administer
  the  historic and cultural properties under their control in a spirit of
  stewardship and trusteeship for the future generations and conduct their
  activities,  plans  and  programs  in  a  manner  consistent  with   the
  preservation and enhancement of historic and cultural properties.

Last modified: February 3, 2019