16 - Reservation of Esopus island.

§ 16. Reservation  of  Esopus  island.    Esopus  island,  in Dutchess  county, is reserved from  settlement,  occupancy,  lease  or  sale,  and  dedicated  and  set apart as a public park.  The commissioner of general  services shall have the same powers to protect such island from trespass  as he has over other public lands.