N.Y. Social Services Law § 253: Application for services

§ 253. Application for services. 1. A person requesting services for

the aged, blind or disabled may make his application therefor in person

or through another in his behalf to the social services official of the

county or city in which the applicant resides or is found.

2. Applications by or on behalf of persons under care in institutions

or facilities operated by the state shall be made to the department or

its agent, except as otherwise permitted or required by regulations of

the department.