N.Y. Correct. Law § 76

* § 76. Notice of transitional services for inmates released from\ncorrectional facilities. 1. Prior to the release of an inmate from a\ncorrectional facility, the department shall provide such inmate with\ninformation on transitional services available in the county or city\nwhere such inmate is scheduled to be released. Such information shall\ninclude referrals to programs designed to promote the successful and\nproductive reentry and reintegration of an inmate into society including\nmedical and mental health services, HIV/AIDS services, educational,\nvocational and employment services, alcohol or substance abuse treatment\nand housing services. The department shall maintain a current list of\ntransitional services which shall be updated no less than annually in\norder to effectuate the purposes of this section.\n 2. The commissioner shall consult with, and be entitled to receive the\nassistance of, the commissioners of education, labor, health, mental\nhealth and the office of temporary and disability assistance in the\nimplementation of this section.\n * NB Effective April 16, 2015\n