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DCWP Releases Brief on Inequalities for Student Loan Borrowers With Low Incomes

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DCWP released the final in a series of three reports about communities who are most vulnerable to student loan debt and/or are vulnerable to predatory targeting by for-profit schools
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Bronx Grocery Workers Return to Work After Filing Complaints With DCWP

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DCWP announced a settlement agreement with a Key Food in the Bronx to resolve a lawsuit that DCWP filed in September last year for illegally firing essential grocery workers during the pandemic.

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Mayor de Blasio Signs "Just Cause" Worker Protection Bills for Fast Food Employees

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Mayor de Blasio signed two bills expanding protections for fast food workers in NYC. Together, these bills protect fast food workers from being fired without "just cause" or for a bona fide economic reason.

Paid Sick Leave - Your Right to Fight COVID

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With COVID-19 increasing in New York City, the Commissioners of Health and Department of Consumer and Worker Protection are reminding New Yorkers of one critical tool in the fight against the coronavirus – paid sick leave

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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.

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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.

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Stop the Spread of Novel Coronavirus

Cover your sneezes. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds. Avoid touching your face. Get more tips from NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

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.

COVID-19 Citywide Information & Updates

Get the latest health guidance, resources for individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and ways to help.

File Your Taxes for Free

If you earn $68,000 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.

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