§ 2-a. Jurisdiction and powers of courts continued. Each court of the state shall continue to exercise the jurisdiction and powers now vested in it by law, according to the course and practice of the court, except as otherwise prescribed by statute or rules adopted in conformance thereto.
Jurisdiction and powers of courts continued
N.Y. Judiciary Law § 2-A, under General Provisions Relating to Courts and Judges.
N.Y. Judiciary Law § 2-A