§ 13.01 Transfer of parks, parkways and other property. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the custody and control of all property heretofore acquired by or under the jurisdiction of any regional park commission, as defined in section 7.03, or the Saratoga Springs commission and the New York State historic trust, are hereby transferred to the office. The office shall have all of the powers with respect to such property as were possessed by the office, the several regional park commissions, the Saratoga Springs commission and the New York State historic trust on the day preceding the effective date of this act, in addition to any powers provided under the provisions of this chapter.