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County attorney: 1965 resolution already authorized deed transfer for Empire State Plaza property
Summary
County attorney told the committee that a 1965 resolution and contract already provided authority for transferring certain Empire State Plaza property deeds back to New York State; the committee treated the legislative item as withdrawn with no further action needed.
County counsel explained to the law committee that a 1965 resolution and associated contract already authorized transfer of deeded Empire State Plaza property back to New York State after bonds were paid, so no new legislative action is required in 2026.
Counsel said the county’s real property team is working with New York State OGS on transfers and that the current item was informational. Several members asked clarifying questions about timing and whether further legislative steps were necessary; the committee concluded no action was required and the item was withdrawn.
The matter will proceed through legal and real‑property staff coordination rather than new legislative action.
