§ 9.07 Acquisition of property. The commission shall have the power to
acquire property for park and recreation purposes within the eighth park
region, with the approval of the commissioner, in the same manner and to
the same extent as provided for acquisitions by the commissioner under
sections 3.17 and 3.19 of this chapter. Title to any real property so
acquired shall be taken in the name of the commission. Title of, and
jurisdiction and control over any real property so acquired shall be
vested in the commission in the same manner as for real property
presently owned by it, unless otherwise provided by law. Nothing herein
contained shall be construed to affect the rights of the state of New
York in any property heretofore acquired by the commission.