Smith v. Lavine

This is an article 78 proceeding commenced by Barbara (Smith (herein petitioner) against the New York State Department of Social Services which, after a fair hearing, affirmed a determination of the Monroe County Department of Social Services (herein agency) that reduced her benefits.

The petitioner is the recipient of a grant of aid to dependent children for herself and her four minor children. At the time of the hearing there was on deposit in the name of the petitioner, as parent and natural guardian of Daniel Smith, an infant, with the First National Bank in joint control, the sum of…