N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 18, § 358-5.7 – Who may be present at the fair hearing.

(a) the appellant who has requested the fair hearing;
(b) the appellant's representative;
(c) counsel or other representatives of the social services agency;
(d) witnesses of either party and any who may be called by the hearing officer;
(e) an interpreter; and
(f) any other person admitted at the hearing officer's discretion, with the consent of the appellant.

The following persons may be present at a fair hearing: