Heaney v. Wing

—Determination unanimously confirmed without costs and petition dismissed. Memorandum: Petitioner commenced this CPLR article 78 proceeding challenging the determination of respondents to suspend his public assistance benefits for 45 days based upon his failure to comply with the requirements of an alcohol rehabilitation treatment program. The proceeding was transferred to this Court pursuant to CPLR 7804 (g).

A recipient of public assistance who is required to participate in an outpatient rehabilitation program for alcoholism pursuant to Social Services Law § 158-a (1) but fails without good…