New York Consolidated Laws, General Municipal Law - GMU § 980-c. Local legislative powers

(1) construction and installation of landscaping, planting, and park areas;

(2) construction of lighting and heating facilities;

(3) construction of physically aesthetic and decorative safety fixtures, equipment and facilities;

(4) construction of improvements to enhance security of persons and property within the district;

(5) construction of pedestrian overpasses and underpasses and connections between buildings;

(6) closing, opening, widening or narrowing of existing streets;

(7) construction of ramps, sidewalks, plazas, and pedestrian malls;

(8) rehabilitation or removal of existing structures as required;

(9) removal and relocation of utilities and vaults as required;

(10) construction of parking lot and parking garage facilities;  and

(11) construction of fixtures, equipment, facilities and appurtenances as may enhance the movement, convenience and enjoyment of the public and be of economic benefit to surrounding properties such as:  bus stop shelters;  benches and street furniture;  booths, kiosks, display cases, and exhibits;  signs;  receptacles;  canopies;  pedestrian shelters and fountains.

(1) enhanced sanitation services;

(2) services promoting and advertising activities within the district;

(3) marketing education for businesses within the district;

(4) decorations and lighting for seasonal and holiday purposes;  and

(5) services to enhance the security of persons and property within the district.