McMullen v. Blum

— Judgment unanimously modified by striking the first, second and third decretal paragraphs along with subdivision (c) of the fifth decretal paragraph and, as modified, affirmed, without costs. Memorandum: Petitioner receives public assistance for herself and her three children from the Onondaga County Department of Social Services (Local Agency). Her monthly allowance includes the sum of $14.70 for nonheating utility expenses and during each of the eight winter months, $50 for heating utility expenses. In September, 1977 the Local Agency commenced a restricted payment plan under which it…