N.Y. Social Services Law § 305: Appeals and hearings

§ 305. Appeals and hearings. If an application for assistance under

this title is not promptly acted upon or is denied or the assistance

granted is deemed inadequate by the applicant or recipient, he may

appeal to the department in accordance with the provisions of section

twenty-two of this chapter. In scheduling investigations, local social

services districts shall give priority to applications for assistance

under this title.