§ 648. Effect of inconsistent provisions. Insofar as the provisions of
this article are inconsistent with the provisions of any other law,
general, special or local or of the New York city charter or any local
law, ordinance or resolution of the city, the provision of this article
shall be controlling, provided that nothing contained in this section
shall be held to supplement or otherwise expand the powers or duties of
the trust otherwise set forth in this article.