§ 1966. Actions against the authority. 1. In an action against the
authority founded upon tort, the complaint shall contain an allegation
that at least thirty days have elapsed since the demand, claim or claims
upon which the action is founded were presented to a member of the
authority and to its secretary or to its chief executive officer, and
that the authority has neglected or refused to make an adjustment or
payment thereof for thirty days after the presentment.

2. In a case founded upon tort, a notice of claim shall be required as
a condition precedent to the commencement of an action or special
proceeding against the authority or an officer, appointee or employee
thereof, and the provisions of section fifty-e of the general municipal
law shall govern the giving of such notice. No action shall be commenced
more than one year and ninety days after the cause of action therefor
shall have accrued.