New York Laws
Title 6 - Powers to Enforce Support
101-A - Proceedings to Compel Support by Persons in Need Thereof.

ยง 101-a. Proceedings to compel support by persons in need thereof. A
recipient of public assistance or care or a person liable to become in
need thereof may bring proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction
against any person responsible for his or her support as provided in
section one hundred one of this chapter to compel any such person so
responsible to provide for or contribute to such support.