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N.Y. Const. art. XVII, § 1 Public relief and care
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The aid, care and support of the needy are public concerns and shall be provided by the state and by such of its subdivisions, and in such manner and by such means, as the legislature may from time to time determine[103].
N.Y. Const. art. XVII, § 2 State board of social welfare; powers and duties
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§2. The state board of social welfare shall be continued. It shall visit and inspect, or cause to be visited and inspected by members of its staff, all public and private institutions, whether state, county, municipal, incorporated or not incorporated, which are in receipt of pub…
N.Y. Const. art. XVII, § 3 Public health
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§3. The protection and promotion of the health of the inhabitants of the state are matters of public concern and provision therefor shall be made by the state and by such of its subdivisions and in such manner, and by such means as the legislature shall from time to time determin…
N.Y. Const. art. XVII, § 4 Care and treatment of persons suffering from mental disorder or defect; visitation of institutions for
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§4. The care and treatment of persons suffering from mental disorder or defect and the protection of the mental health of the inhabitants of the state may be provided by state and local authorities and in such manner as the legislature may from time to time determine. The head of…