Russo v. New York State Social Services Department

These are two article 78 proceedings arising out of the denial of assistance to Louis Stade (herein applicant) by the Monroe County Department of Social Services (herein agency). He commenced a proceeding against the agency and the agency in turn commenced a proceeding against him and the New York State Department of Social Services and George *1095K. Wyman, as Commissioner of that department (herein Commissioner).

The applicant appealed to the Commissioner for a fair hearing (Social .Services Law, § 353, suhd. 2; 18 NYCRR 84.3) who reversed the determination of the agency and remanded the case to…