2006 New York Code - Limited Liability.

 
    §  2049-ss.  Limited  liability.  Neither the members of the governing
  body, nor any municipality, officer or employee acting  in  its  behalf,
  while  acting  within  the scope of their authority, shall be subject to
  any personal liability resulting from the construction,  maintenance  or
  operation of any of the properties of the authority or from carrying out
  any of the powers expressly given in this title; provided, however, that
  this section shall not be held to apply to any independent contractor.