§ 220. Construction. This chapter shall be construed liberally to
effectuate the purposes hereof, and the enumeration of specific powers
in this chapter shall not operate to restrict the meaning of any general
grant of power contained in this chapter or to exclude other powers
comprehended in such general grant. In construing this chapter
consideration shall be given to its purpose and intent, among others, to
empower an authority to do any and all things necessary to secure the
financial aid of the United States Housing Authority and the state of
New York, or any department, agency or instrumentality of the federal or
state government, in the undertaking, planning, construction,
maintenance and operation of any project.