Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Archives

Department Of Concumer And Worker Protection Announces $375,000 Settlement With Predatory Used Car Dealerships

Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga today announced a settlement with Automania, Luxury Automotive Club, and World Auto.Continue reading

Department Of Consumer And Worker Protection Participates In National ‘Get Your CTC/EITC Day Of Action’

Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Peter A. Hatch, NYC Free Tax Prep provider Ariva, elected officials.Continue reading

DCWP Encourage New Yorkers To Claim Tax Credits Worth Thousands And File For Free NYC Free Tax Prep

Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Peter A. Hatch today kicked off DCWP’s 20th tax season.Continue reading

Make Them, Don’t Break Them: 10 Resolutions To Improve Your Finances In 2022

Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) today issued financial tips for the New Year to help New Yorkers manage, grow and protect their money in 2022 and the years ahead.Continue reading

Additional Paid Leave For Child Vaccinations Goes Into Effect December 24, Available Retroactively To November 2

Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Peter A. Hatch today announced that the amendment to the NYC Paid Safe and Sick Leave Law that provides additional leave for parents to get their kids vaccinated goes into effect tomorrow. Continue reading

City Extends Free Tax Prep Services To Help NY Families Claim The Advance Child Tax Credit

Mayor Bill de Blasio and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Acting Commissioner Sandra Abeles today announced that the City is expanding post-tax season NYC Free Tax Prep services.Continue reading

Department Of Consumer And Worker Protection Find Thousands From Harlem To Hollis Are Unbanked

Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Acting Commissioner Sandra Abeles today announced a research brief illustrating the updated number of unbanked households in NYC.Continue reading

Fast Food Workers Just Cause Job Protections From Harlem To Hollis

Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Acting Commissioner Sandra Abeles today announced that the groundbreaking just cause law for fast food workers.Continue reading

Mayor de Blasio And Department Of Consumer Affairs Announce Settlement With T-Mobile

With a number of T-Mobile stores in Harlem, Mayor Bill de Blasio and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Acting Commissioner Sandra Abeles today announced a settlement agreement with T-Mobile USA, Inc.Continue reading

Here, Here, NYC Department Of Cultural Affairs And Partners Announce City Artist Corps

The NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and partners today announced details for City Artist Corps, Continue reading

Commissioner Lorelei Salas Announces Departure From Mayor de Blasio Administration

Commissioner Lorelei Salas today announced that she will be stepping down from her role leading the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). Continue reading

The City Encourages Everyone Who Earned $68,000 Or Less In 2020 To File For Free Using NYC Tax Prep

Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas today kicked off the 2021 tax season with the launch of the Agency’s 19^th annual tax season initiative.Continue reading

Department Of Consumer And Worker Protection Implements New Rules To Protect Limited English Speakers

Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas announced that its new rules to protect Limited English Proficiency (LEP), consumers.Continue reading

DCWP Issues Tips For Smart Back To School Shopping From Harlem To Hollis

The first day of school is quickly approaching and while classes are expected to look different in order to comply with COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, back-to-school shopping may still be a major expense for families this year.Continue reading

Department Of Consumer Protection Report Highlights Major Factor In Racial Wealth Gap

Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas today announced the release of a report titled “Unequal Burden: Black Borrowers and the Student Loan Debt Crisis.”Continue reading