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.
by Alex Everest. A contract for deed (aka land contract) is a method of selling a property in which the seller finances some portion of the purchase price. The buyer typically provides a down payment and makes installment payments directly to the seller for an agreed period of time. The length of a contract for deed varies but a 2-5 year period is most common, after which a âballoon paymentâ for the remainder of the balance is due.