Conyers v. D'Elia

— Proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78 to review a determination of the respondent State Commissioner, dated January 8, 1975, which, after a statutory fair hearing, denied petitioner’s request for a special grant of public assistance. Determination confirmed and petition dismissed on the merits, without costs. Upon moving from an unfurnished one-bedroom apartment to an unfurnished three-bedroom apartment, petitioner sought a supplemental or emergency grant for the purchase of furniture. Emergency assistance pursuant to section 350-j of the Social Services Law has been limited to sudden and…