Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York September 30, 2002 (Care v. Wing)

At all pertinent times, the petitioner was a recipient of safety net assistance benefits from the Westchester County Department of Social Services (hereinafter DSS) in the total sum of $398 per month. Recipients of such public assistance are required to comply with job training or other work requirements (see e.g. Social Services Law § 331).