Finally in 1917 in response to, and from the publicity surrounding, the 1913 murder of a construction foreman named Sam Howell in Westchester County a bill for the creation of the New York State Police was passed. The New York State Police was officially established on April 11, 1917 by the New York State Legislature. The division's first superintendent was George Fletcher Chandler, who was responsible for much of the division's early organization and development.
Under a land contract, the seller retains the legal title to the property, while permitting the buyer to take possession of it for most purposes other than legal ownership.
There are benefits and risks associated with buying through a land contract. Buying real estate through a land contract is fairly straightforward. The buyer gives the seller a down payment for the home or piece of land and the seller acts as the bank, financing the balance of the purchase price.The buyer and seller work together to negotiate an interest rate at the time of purchase.he buyer gives the seller a down payment for the home or piece of land and the seller acts as the bank, financing the balance of the purchase price.