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.
1 The Land Contract or Memorandum must state that the buyer is responsible for paying the property taxes. 2  The Land Contract or Memorandum must be selling the property. Option to buy or lease agreements will not qualify for the homestead and mortgage deductions.  The Land Contract or Memorandum must be recorded.