N.Y. EDN Law § 4702
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Acquisition of lands and erection of buildings
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§ 4702. Acquisition of lands and erection of buildings. Upon the\nadoption of the resolution as provided in section forty-seven hundred\none the board of supervisors or other governing elective body shall\npurchase land in some conveniently accessible place in the county to be\nused for the purpose of such school. They may acquire such land by\ngift, purchase or condemnation. The land when so acquired shall be held\nin the name of the county for the benefit of such school. Upon the\nacquisition of such land such board or body shall erect the necessary\nbuildings and suitably equip them for use. Such board or body may also\nprovide for the improvement of existing buildings and make such repairs\nand alterations on the buildings upon the land used for the purpose of\nthe school as may be necessary for the maintenance and operation\nthereof.\n
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