New York Laws
Title 2 - Consolidation of Local Government Entities
772 - Determination of Rights.

ยง 772. Determination of rights. If any right, title, interest or claim
shall arise out of any consolidation or by reason thereof that is not
determinable by reference to the provisions of this article, by the
joint consolidation agreement or elector initiated consolidation plan,
as the case may be, or otherwise under the laws of this state, then the
governing body of the consolidated local government entity may provide
therefore in a manner conforming to law.