Date: 10/17/2005 12:32:16 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: MyNYC@nyc.gov
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Monday, October 17, 2005
NYC DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) has launched a new and improved website - www.NYC.gov/consumers - chock full of important information for City businesses and consumers. It�s easy and fun to navigate, so take a look!
What you will find surfing on www.NYC.gov/consumers:
Are you a small business owner? Find out if you need a license, the laws you are required to follow, and information about government resources available.
Do you have a consumer complaint against a business operating in New York City? Find out how DCA can help resolve your complaint and get restitution. Last year DCA was able to get back more than $3 million in restitution to aggrieved consumers.
Are you curious about the laws that DCA enforces? Weights and Measures regulations that �balance the scales� and ensure you�re getting what you pay for; Licensing Laws that protect consumers and honest businesses; Truth-in-Pricing Laws that make sure consumers know the right price of a product or service; and the City�s landmark Consumer Protection Law all fall under the purview of the DCA. Read more under the site�s Know the Law section.
Want to know the latest news from DCA? Read current press releases.
Want to know if the home improvement contractor you hired is licensed and has insurance? Check DCA�s instant online Home Improvement License Check. Coming soon: The DCA will expand the site�s online license check to additionally include electronics stores, employment agencies, tow truck companies, and debt collection agencies.
Want to know about the DCA�s special initiatives and citywide educational campaigns? Find out if you qualify for as much as $6,000 in tax dollars by filing for the Earned Income Tax Credit; Get information about low-cost basic banking options to keep your money safe; Read about the measures DCA is taking to prevent teen tobacco use and check out Consumer Campus, DCA�s one-stop shop for City high school and college students.
Download DCA�s free publications. From "What Businesses Need to Know" to "Debt Collection Guide" to" Funeral Planning Guide," DCA offers a range of publications help educate consumers and businesses alike.
And check back often to see new features and updates!
Sincerely,The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs
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