MATTER OF NELSON v. GRINKER


138 Misc.2d 60 (1987)

In the Matter of Lemrick Nelson, Petitioner, v. William J. Grinker, as Commissioner of the New York City Department of Social Services, et al., Respondents.

Supreme Court, Kings County.

November 5, 1987


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Steven M. Bernstein and David Peck for petitioner. Peter L. Zimroth, Corporation Counsel (Thomas W. Bergdall and John M. Jokl of counsel), for William J. Grinker, respondent.


MARGARET CAMMER, J.

This is a CPLR article 78 proceeding to review respondent's denial of petitioner's application for emergency assistance to pay rent arrears pursuant to Social Services Law § 350-j. The assistance applied for offers recipients a "one shot" grant to enable them to pay their rent arrears, but does not offer ongoing support.

It is well established that "the construction given statutes and regulations by the agency responsible...

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