Figueroa v. Wyman

By this article 78 proceeding, petitioner, a welfare recipient, seeks to have her welfare allotment restored to the figure that existed before it was reduced.

Petitioner contends that, without being accorded a hearing, her allotment was summarily reduced.

It appears that petitioner, mother of four children, one of whom is Aracelis Arce, had been receiving $159 every 15 days for maintenance and support. On April 1, 1970, without notice, the family budget was reduced $42.50 each pay period. The New York City Social Services Commission justifies the reduction on the ground that the Social Security…