N.Y. Social Services Law Section 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.

Source: Section 56 — City social services districts, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/SOS/56 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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§ 56. City social services districts's source at nysenate​.gov

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