N.Y. Social Services Law § 137 : General Provisions — Social Services — Assistance And Care — Exemption from levy and execution Date: 28 Jun 2016 TEXT PDF Current through 2016 New York Laws, Chapters 1 to 237 All moneys or orders granted to persons as public assistance or care pursuant to this chapter shall be inalienable by any assignment or transfer and shall be exempt from levy and execution under the laws of this state. N.Y. Soc. Serv. Law § 137