This opinion discusses the history of covenants running with the land, and specifically the covenant's "touching" or "concerning" the land with which it runs (the “touches and concerns“ requirement).
http://www.courts.state.ny.us/reporter/archives/neponsit_...
Year: 1938
Organization/Source: Court of Appeals of New York
Topic tags: Transfer Fees and Stewardship Funding Covenants for Conservation Easements