N.Y. Social Services Law § 370: Community centers and services for senior citizens; when social services official to furnish

§ 370. Community centers and services for senior citizens; when

social services official to furnish. 1. A social services official of a

county, city or town is authorized, provided funds have been made

available therefor, to provide at public expense one or more community

centers and services for senior citizens residing in his territory who

are eligible therefor pursuant to the provisions of this title. Such

centers and services may be provided only in cases where it is

determined, under criteria established by the department, that there is

a need therefor.

2. The furnishing of such centers and services is hereby declared to

be proper municipal purpose for which the moneys of a county, city or

town may be raised and expended. A county, city or town may receive and

expend moneys from the state, the federal government or private

individuals, corporations or associations for furnishing such centers

and services.

3. Community centers and services for senior citizens under this

title may be provided by a social services official either directly or

through the purchase or rental of such centers and services from a

private non-profit corporation, company or association provided they are

operated and furnished in compliance with regulations of the department.