N.Y. Soc. Serv. Law § 110-b

§ 110-b. Recovery from a person discovered to have property; notice.\nNotwithstanding any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, an\napplicant for public assistance shall be fully informed in writing that\nhe or she may be liable to reimburse the state for public assistance\nbenefits received, as provided for in this title. Notice may be given as\npart of an informational booklet promulgated by the office of temporary\nand disability services and as a standalone document on his or her\nrights and responsibilities. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to\nprevent the local social services district from maintaining its records\nelectronically.\n