§ 501. Jurisdiction. (A) The court of claims shall have exclusive
jurisdiction to hear and determine all claims arising from the
acquisition of real property by or in the name of the people of the
state of New York, or when jurisdiction is specifically conferred upon
it by statute.

(B) In all claims arising from the acquisition of real property other
than as provided in subdivision (A) of this section, the supreme court,
held in the judicial district where the real property or any portion
thereof is situated, shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear and
determine all claims arising from the acquisition of real property and
shall hear such claims without a jury or without referral to a referee
or commissioners.