N.Y. Soc. Serv. Law § 172

§ 172. Moneys to be provided. 1. The social services official of\nevery county, city or town responsible for veteran assistance, under the\nprovisions of this title, shall include in his or her annual estimate\nfor safety net assistance the amount necessary to carry out the\nprovisions of this title in such county, city or town.\n 2. Legislative bodies shall make appropriations and raise money for\nveteran assistance in the same manner as for safety net assistance.\n