Property Ownership
In New York, 'dedication' of a street or park in a subdivision means:
AThe developer names a street after a famous person
BThe developer transfers land for public use to the municipality as part of subdivision approval✓ Correct
CThe municipality buys the land at fair market value
DThe DEC takes control of environmentally sensitive land
Explanation
Dedication is the transfer of private land for public use (such as streets, parks, or utilities) to a municipality or public authority. In subdivisions, developers are often required to dedicate land or pay fees in lieu of dedication.
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