Department of Consumer Affairs

DCWP Protects Used Car Consumers

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DCWP filed charges against two used car dealerships, Prestige Motor Sales, Inc. in Brooklyn and Champion Auto Sales LLC, with locations in Brooklyn and the Bronx, along with their owners, for engaging in deceptive and unlawful trade practices that preyed on New Yorkers. Read release.

Read press release: Rally for New Paid Personal Time Legislation

NYC Rallies with Workers for Paid Personal Time Legislation

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Mayor Bill de Blasio, First Lady Chirlane McCray, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, activist Gloria Steinem, and advocates rallied in support of Paid Personal Time legislation, which would benefit nearly 1 million New Yorkers. The bill would make NYC the first city in the nation to mandate paid time off for workers. Read press release.

Read press release about New Rules for Bail Bond Agents

DCWP Protects New Yorkers Using Bail Bond Agents

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Beginning May 11, 2019, bail bond agents in New York City must provide consumers with DCWP’s Bail Bond Consumer Bill of Rights, and disclose the fees that can be charged and required business information. Read press release.

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DCWP Encourages New Yorkers to 'Be Real About Student Loans'

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We Fight for Every Worker in NYC

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The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)—formerly the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)—protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities.

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Ready to Rent

Get free one-on-one financial counseling and assistance with affordable housing applications through the Ready to Rent program. Learn more.

DCA in Your Community

Speak with us at an event to learn more about the latest consumer and worker issues and business laws. See our event calendar.

Consumer Protection Tips for Immigrants

NYC protects the rights of all New Yorkers. Get consumer protection tips for immigrants in 11 languages.

Minimum Wage

A reminder to employers and workers in NYC on the rate schedule for minimum wages. Learn more.

Go to sidewalk cafe map webpage to learn more

Sidewalk Café Map

View sidewalk café locations and regulations, and track the progress of license applications.

Go to nyc.gov/taxprep webpage to file your taxes for free

NYC Free Tax Prep

Tax Day was April 15, 2019. However, you may be eligible to use NYC Free Tax Prep to file through October 15, 2019. Note: Late penalties may apply. Learn more.

Open Data for All

Open Data is an opportunity to engage New Yorkers in the information that is produced and used by City government. Learn more.

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Primary Election 6/25

Everything New Yorkers need to know to vote in the Primary Election on June 25.

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