New York Transportation Law Section 264 - Continuity of authority.

 264. Continuity  of  authority. For the purpose of succession to all
  functions, powers, duties, and obligations transferred and assigned  to,
  devolved upon and assumed by it pursuant to this chapter, the department
  of   transportation   shall   be  deemed  and  held  to  constitute  the
  continuation of the department of public works and the superintendent of
  public works and not a different agency or authority.

Last modified: February 3, 2019