N.Y. Social Services Law § 56: City social services districts

§ 56. City social services districts. The city of New York shall

have all the powers and duties of a social services district insofar as

consistent with the provisions of the special and local laws relating to

such city. The officers thereof charged with the administration of

public assistance and care shall have additional powers and duties of a

commissioner of social services not inconsistent with the laws relating

to said city.