Mazzie v. Staszak

This is a CPLR article 78 proceeding. Petitioner, who is a recipient of public assistance under the Home Relief Program (Social Services Law, § 157) seeks: (a) a determination that respondent Schenectady County Department of Social Services’ policy of refusing to grant emergency assistance without immediate hearings to persons alleging the theft or loss of money after having cashed.their checks *25is illegal; (b) an order requiring the payment of such money over to petitioner and all other persons similarly situated; (c) an order requiring the respondent to cease and desist from pursuing such a…