Past Events

Below are some key events DCA recently hosted and/or attended.

February 12, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Freelance Isn't Free: Know Your Rights as a Freelancer Workshop
Learn about the Freelance Isn't Free law and how it protects NYC freelancers from nonpayment.
Freelancers Hub
30 John St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
RSVP to freelancershub.nymediacenter.com.

January 31, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

2nd LGBTQ Business Convening
Hosted by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr and the Third Avenue BID
MCNY
463 East 149th Street
Bronx, NY 10455
Learn more and RSVP to lgbtbusiness.splashthat.com

January 30, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Language Justice and Workers' Rights Round-table
NYC Agencies and indigenous communities working towards inclusion and representation.
Segal Theatre at The CUNY Graduate Center
365 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10016
View event flyer

January 29, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Freelance Isn't Free: Know Your Rights as a Freelancer Workshop
Hosted by DCWP, Merlyne Jean-Louis Business & Entertainment Lawyer at Jean-Louis Law, P.C., and Freelancers Union
Learn about the Freelance Isn't Free Law protections in place to better support freelancers in NYC.
Freelancers Hub
30 John St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
RSVP to freelancershub.nymediacenter.com.

January 29, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Learn about NYC Laws and Resources for Consumers and Workers
The Consulate General of Peru in New York and NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) are hosting a special presentation for the Peruvian community.
Consulate General of Peru in New York
241 East 49th Street
New York, NY 10017
View event flyer

January 23, 10:45 a.m.

Public Hearing on Proposed Rules Regarding Posting of Prices by Laundry Licensees
42 Broadway, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10004
View notice, statement and purpose of proposed rule at nyc.gov/nycrules

January 21, 10:30 a.m.

Public Hearing on Proposed Rules Regarding Unlawful Sales Tax
42 Broadway, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10004
View notice, statement and purpose of proposed rule at nyc.gov/nycrules

December 18, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Creatives and Performing Artists Mixer
Hosted by DCWP, Dancers Alliance, and Broadway Dance Center
Learn about NYC's Freelance Isn't Free Act, which protects freelancers, and more at this free event for actors, paid dancers, freelancers and other professionals.
Broadway Dance Center
322 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
RSVP to freelancemixerdec18.eventbrite.com

November 22, 10:30 a.m.

Rules Relating to Mobile Car Wash Operators
DCA is proposing to clarify the obligations of mobile car wash operators, including requirements to obtain a license, to provide certain information when applying for a license, and to display a copy of the license in any vehicle used to provide mobile car wash services. The Department is also proposing penalties for mobile car washes that fail to comply with these requirements.
42 Broadway, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10004
View notice, statement and purpose of proposed rule at nyc.gov/nycrules

November 19, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Small Business Roundtable
Hosted by Council Member Diana Ayala, 161 Street BID, and DCA
Join Commissioner Salas for a conversation about the City's business laws.
Andrew Freedman Home
1125 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10452
RSVP to https://bit.ly/2BSFZoz
To request Spanish interpretation, please email Tanjila Rahman at TRahman@dca.nyc.gov

November 14, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Small Business Roundtable
Hosted by New Dorp Lane BID and DCA
Join DCA for a conversation about the City's business laws.
Cookie Jar
181 New Dorp Lane
Staten Island, NY 10314
RSVP to https://bit.ly/34gux20