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You Have the Right to a Refund for Scanner Overcharges-Sample Sign

Date Published:: 2012-08-01
Description:: Consumer Services
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Guide - Manual

Written Testimony of NYC DCA Commissioner Jonathan Mintz at House Committee on Consumer Financial Products Regulation

Date Published:: 2009-06-24
Description:: OFE
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Press Release

Working in NYC

Date Published:: 2017-09-20
Description:: The poll results provide useful insight for a range of issues related to inequality, working conditions, and the role of city and local government in protecting immigrants and defending worker rights.
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Immigration, Labor and Employment, and Discrimination
Report Type:: Data / Statistics

Winners Named in 2006 Sidewalk Café Drink Contest

Date Published:: 2006-06-06
Description:: External Affairs
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Press Release

Where Are the Unbanked and Underbanked in New York City?

Date Published:: 2015-09-29
Description:: The brief provides information on how many New Yorkers are unbanked and underbanked, recognizing their links to financial health. It also illustrates New Yorkers’ use of prepaid cards.
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Banks and Banking
Report Type:: Studies

What You Need To Know About Employment Agencies- English/Spanish/Russian/Hindi/Haitian Creole/Chinese/Bengali/Korean

Date Published:: 2004-02-01
Description:: Consumer Services
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Brochure

Warning Laser Pointer Sales Sign

Date Published:: 2012-08-01
Description:: Consumer Services
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Guide - Manual

Virtual VITA: Expanding Free Tax Preparation-Program Insights

Date Published:: 2014-01-01
Description:: OFE
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Report

Ventanilla de Asesoría Financiera: Program Insights for the Field

Date Published:: 2016-03-14
Description:: DCA, Consulate General of Mexico, and Citi released a report on the first year of the Ventanilla de Asesoría Financiera (Financial Empowerment Window), outlining the program's origin, design, implementation, successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Education, Budget and Finance, and Finance
Report Type:: Reports - Annual

Ventanilla de Asesoria Financiera: Program Insights for the Field

Date Published:: 2016-02-01
Description:: DCA released a report on the first year of the Ventanilla de Asesoria Financiera (Financial Empowerment Window), outlining the program's origin, design, implementation, successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Government Policy
Report Type:: Report

Utilization of Bicycle Parking Spaces in Parking Garages and Parking Lots in New York City February to September 2010

Date Published:: 2010-11-01
Description:: Pursuant to LL51/2009, report on the effectiveness of the new law at increasing the capacity of parking for bicycles in the City's garages and parking lots including the location of bicycle parking spaces and the rate of usage of such spaces
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Consumers, Traffic and Parking, and Statistics
Report Type:: Reports - Other (Consultant/Staff)

Using an Immigration Assistance Service Provider-Tips for Consumers-Russian

Date Published:: 2004-01-01
Description:: Consumer Services
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Brochure

Using an Immigration Assistance Service Provider-Tips for Consumers-Korean

Date Published:: 2004-01-01
Description:: Consumer Services
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Brochure

Using an Immigration Assistance Service Provider-Tips for Consumers- Spanish

Date Published:: 2004-01-01
Description:: Consumer Services
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Brochure

Using an Immigration Assistance Service Provider-Tips for Consumers- Haitian Creole

Date Published:: 2004-01-01
Description:: Consumer Services
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Brochure

Using an Immigration Assistance Service Provider-Tips for Consumers- English/Spanish/Bengali/Chinese/Haitian Creole/Bengali/Korean/Russian

Date Published:: 2004-01-01
Description:: Consumer Services
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Brochure

Using an Immigration Assistance Service Provider-Tips for Consumers- Chinese

Date Published:: 2004-01-01
Description:: Consumer Services
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Brochure

Using an Immigration Assistance Service Provider-Tips for Consumers- Bengali

Date Published:: 2004-01-01
Description:: Consumer Services
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Brochure

Used and Abused by the Used Car Industry: Predatory Lending in the Secondhand Auto Industry

Date Published:: 2017-04-05
Description:: Department of Consumer Affairs and Council Member Rafael Espinal, Jr. held a public hearing in October 2016 to explore predatory lending in the used car industry. This report provides an overview of the public hearing that includes findings and recommendations.
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Laws and legislation and Consumers
Report Type:: Other

Used Car Sales-A Consumer Guide- English

Date Published:: 2006-04-01
Description:: OFE
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Brochure

Unlicensed Home Improvement Contractors and Unfinished, Shoddy Work Top List of Complaints Recevied at DCA for 2004

Date Published:: 2005-02-09
Description:: Agency-wide
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Press Release

Undercover Tobacco Teens Kicking Butt

Date Published:: 2003-04-14
Description:: Agency-wide, Enforcement
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Press Release

Tougher Towing Rules Proposed to Protect Drivers

Date Published:: 2005-09-29
Description:: Enforcement, Legal
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Press Release

Top Ways to Protect Your Money If You've Been Affected by Hurricane Sandy Tips

Date Published:: 2013-01-01
Description:: OFE
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Brochure

Top Restaurants Shake, Stir and Pour the City's Perfect Summer Sidewalk Spirits at rthe DCA 4th Annual Sidewalk Café Drink Mix-Off

Date Published:: 2009-06-25
Description:: External Affairs
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Press Release

Tips About Payday Loans Flyer-Spanish

Date Published:: 2006-04-01
Description:: OFE
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Brochure

Tips About Payday Loans Flyer-Russian

Date Published:: 2006-04-01
Description:: OFE
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Brochure

Tips About Payday Loans Flyer-Chinese

Date Published:: 2006-04-01
Description:: OFE
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Brochure

Tips About Payday Loans Flyer

Date Published:: 2006-04-01
Description:: OFE
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Brochure

The State of Workers’ Rights in New York City

Date Published:: 2017-09-20
Description:: This report details emerging gaps in labor protections and offers policy solutions to these growing concerns. It summarizes the testimony of 110 workers given during a public hearing in April 2017.
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Human Rights and Labor and Employment
Report Type:: Other

The SaveNYC Account: Innovation in Asset Building Research Brief

Date Published:: 2009-08-01
Description:: OFE
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Report

The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs; Comments to Docket No. R-1315, Truth in Savings Submitted to The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

Date Published:: 2008-07-18
Description:: Executive
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Hearing - Minutes

The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs; Comments to Docket No. R-1286, Truth in Lending Submitted to The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

Date Published:: 2008-07-18
Description:: Executive
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Hearing - Minutes

The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs' Comments to Docket No. R-1384, Regulation Z Submitted to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve

Date Published:: 2010-04-14
Description:: Executive
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Report

The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs' Comments to Docket No. R-1377, Regulation E Submitted to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve

Date Published:: 2009-12-21
Description:: Executive
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Hearing - Minutes

The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs' Comments to Docket No. R-1343, Regulation E Submitted to The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

Date Published:: 2009-03-30
Description:: Executive
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Hearing - Minutes

The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs' Comments to Docket No. R-1314 Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices Submitted to The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System

Date Published:: 2008-08-04
Description:: Executive
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Hearing - Minutes

The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs' Comments to Docket ID OCC-2011-0006 Office of Thrift Supervision Integration; Dodd-Frank Act Implementation Submitted to The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

Date Published:: 2011-06-27
Description:: Executive
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Report

The NYC DCA Celebrates 40 Years of Ensuring a Fair and Vibrant Marketplace

Date Published:: 2009-12-03
Description:: External Affairs
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Press Release

The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA), The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE), and Bedford-Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation Host The Art Of Money: Personal Finance Resources For Artists

Date Published:: 2011-05-12
Description:: OFE
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Press Release

The DCA Office of Financial Empowerment and the Department of Cultural Affairs Host 'The Art of Money: Personal Financial Resources for Artists'

Date Published:: 2010-03-06
Description:: OFE
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Press Release

The City Makes It Easier for New Yorkers To File Taxes For Free With More Sites Than Ever Before And Virtual Sites Where Filers Can Drop Off Tax Documents And Pick Up Completed Returns Later

Date Published:: 2014-02-04
Description:: Agency-wide
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Press Release

The Center for NYC Neighborhoods and NYC DCAS Office of Financial Empowerment Receive $848, 384 for Expansion of Services to Homeowners at Risk of Foreclosure

Date Published:: 2010-10-08
Description:: OFE
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Press Release

Tax Credit Fast Facts-2014 Tax Season

Date Published:: 2014-02-01
Description:: Consumer Services
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Brochure

T-Mobile Pays $135,000 to Settle City's Lawsuit for Deceptive Ads

Date Published:: 2005-12-14
Description:: Legal, Enforcement
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Press Release

Supervitamin report series: Strategy #5: Integrating Asset Building

Date Published:: 2013-12-01
Description:: This report, the fifth and final report in the Supervitamin series, describes DCA's efforts to integrate asset building strategies, in particular short-term savings opportunities, in public programs to help households take a crucial step toward their long-term savings goals.
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Finance and Budget
Report Type:: Report

Student Loan Debt Distress Across NYC Neighborhoods: Public Hearing and Policy Proposals

Date Published:: 2019-02-07
Description:: In this latest report we outline the scale of the student loan debt problem; highlight findings from our previous student loan reports; summarize testimony from the hearing; and offer policy recommendations.
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Education, Students, and Finance
Report Type:: Reports - Other (Consultant/Staff)

Student Loan Debt Distress Across NYC Neighborhoods: Identifying Indicators of Vulnerability

Date Published:: 2018-11-01
Description:: The report identifies and examines seven factors that are associated with student loan default among New Yorkers, while also highlighting trends across New York City neighborhoods.
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Education, Budget and Finance, and Finance
Report Type:: Studies

Student Loan Borrowing Across NYC Neighborhoods

Date Published:: 2017-12-15
Description:: The Report’s findings show that although New Yorkers’ delinquency and default rates are slightly lower than the national average, certain NYC neighborhoods are experiencing significantly higher rates of delinquency and default despite the fact that their residents have low average loan balances.
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Education, Budget and Finance, and Finance
Report Type:: Studies

Stop & Shop to Pay $190K in Fines for Selling Illegal Fake Guns and Improperly Displaying Box Cutters and Laser Pointers

Date Published:: 2010-09-28
Description:: Enforcement, Legal, Collections
Agency:: Consumer Affairs, Department of (DCA)
Subject(s):: Business and Consumers
Report Type:: Press Release

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