Opn. No.

Robert D. Cook, Esq. Informal Opinion Corporation Counsel No. 95-38 City of Kingston City Hall, One Garraghan Drive Kingston, N Y 12401

Dear Mr. Cook:

You have inquired as to whether the City of Kingston may raise revenue by permitting private enterprises to advertise on the City's public bus transportation system.

Local governments have the constitutional and statutory power to acquire, own and operate transit facilities for the benefit of their residents. N Y Const Art IX § 2(c)(7); Municipal Home Rule Law §10(1)(ii)(a)(7). Among other powers, the General Municipal Law grants a municipal…