§ 2. Public buildings. Except where otherwise prescribed by law, the
commissioner of general services shall have supervision and control of
public buildings of the state of New York, including the capitol and
executive mansion, with the buildings, grounds and premises adjacent or
appurtenant thereto or connected thereto or connected therewith
belonging to the state, so far as such grounds and premises now or
hereafter shall be laid out and completed, and the entire public
sidewalks bordering upon the capitol grounds and parks for the purpose
of keeping such sidewalks at all times clear of snow, ice, dirt and all
other obstructions.