Szanto v. Dumpson

Petitioner, in this article 78 proceeding, seeks, on ¡behalf of herself and all others similarly situated, a judgment requiring respondent Commissioner of the New York City Department of Social Services to make public assistance payments to members of the class as the need arises, and declaring the rights of such class under the applicable statutes.

For a clear understanding of this proceeding, it is necessary to trace the history of certain forms of public assistance available to our citizens. Prior to January 1, 1974 there was a program entitled “ Aid to the Aged, Blind and Disabled ”…