NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

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NYC Announces Settlement with Chipotle, Securing $20 Million for Approximately 13,000 Workers

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If you worked for Chipotle in an hourly position in New York City, you may be eligible to receive $50 for each week worked from November 26, 2017 to April 30, 2022. Learn more.

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NYC Secures More Than $300,000 for Consumers Harmed by Predatory Used Car Dealers

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Purchased a used car from Brooklyn Mitsubishi or Brooklyn Volkswagen between January 1, 2018 and June 28, 2022? File a claim.
DCWP sued used car dealerships Brooklyn Mitsubishi and Brooklyn Volkswagen for engaging in deceptive trade practices. Read press release.

DCWP Begins Licensing Construction Labor Providers

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DCWP Educates Delivery Workers on Their New Rights

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City laws require many food delivery apps to have a license and establish requirements that apps must follow concerning consumers, delivery workers, and restaurants. Know your rights and responsibilities at nyc.gov/DeliveryApps

Get DCWP Alerts and Information

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Get DCWP alerts and information during the COVID-19 crisis, including DCWP services online, resources to manage money, certain extensions for license expiration dates and renewal application deadlines, update about workplace laws, price gouging, and scams and safety tips.

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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COVID-19 Vaccine

It has never been easier to get a COVID-19 vaccination in NYC. Safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are available to all New Yorkers age six months and older.

Get COVID-19 Vaccine Facts

Three COVID-19 vaccines are available in the U.S.: Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. Learn how the vaccines work.

Consumer Protection Tips for Immigrants

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

GetCoveredNYC

Free health insurance enrollment assistance for the plan of your choice. Learn more.

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Former Berkeley College Students to Get $20 Million in Debt Relief

Were you a Berkeley student prior to January 1, 2019 and owe tuition or fees? You may be eligible for debt relief.

File Your Taxes for Free

If you earn $72,000 or less, learn how you can file for free — including from home — with the help of an IRS certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparer.

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.

Register to Vote

Call 311 or visit vote.nyc to register to vote.