Section 700. Proceeding to review an assessment of real property; preference

1.  A proceeding to review an assessment of  real  property
  shall  be  brought as provided in this article unless otherwise provided
  by law.  Reference in any statute to certiorari  proceedings  heretofore
  controlled  by any provision of article thirteen of the tax law shall be
  deemed to refer to the procedure set forth in this article.
    2.   All rights, remedies and practices  heretofore  applicable  to  a
  proceeding  commenced by a writ of certiorari which are not inconsistent
  with the provisions of this article  shall  apply  to  a  proceeding  to
  review an assessment of real property under this article.
    3.    A  proceeding  brought  pursuant  to  this  article  and appeals
  therefrom shall  have  preference  over  all  other  civil  actions  and
  proceedings in all courts.