Opinion
June 26, 1997
Appeal from State Department of Social Services
Respondent's determination that petitioner willfully and without just cause failed to appear for a scheduled Work Experience Program assignment on July 31, 1995 is supported by substantial evidence, including, inter alia, petitioner's own testimony at the fair hearing that he chose to go to an appointment at the District Attorney's Office instead of his work assignment ( see, Matter of Allen v. Dowling, 214 A.D.2d 446). We have considered petitioner's remaining contentions and find them to be without merit.
Concur — Rosenberger, J.P., Wallach, Nardelli, Rubin and Colabella, JJ.