Stark v. Wyman

In this article 78 of the CPLR proceeding petitioner seeks to review, reverse and annul a determination of the respondent New York State Department of Social Services which affirmed the determination of the New York City Department of Social Services denying petitioner’s ■request for an increased allowance for kosher food.

Petitioner is the recipient of a grant of aid to dependent children on behalf of herself and her infant child. She is an orthodox, observant Jew and contends she requires additional money to purchase kosher foods which are more expensive than nonkosher foods. She asked that…