NYC Consumer and Worker Protection

Parent PLUS loan borrowers: act now to secure a repayment plan before the window closes! Make an in-person or virtual appointment at one of our FREE Financial Empowerment Centers, where you can get help applying for affordable repayment options. Visit nyc.gov/StudentLoans

Most NYC workers get 40 to 56 hours of paid Protected Time Off! You can use yours to attend public benefits or housing appointments or hearings. Learn more at nyc.gov/Workers

Predatory businesses beware! NYC’s Junk Fee Taskforce is here 🦸 We’re ready to fight for consumers and their wallets to deliver on a city we can afford.

🎓 Student debt relief that’s not a scam. 💬 Get free, confidential, personalized guidance to lower student loan payments, submit applications for federal forgiveness programs, and understand policy changes. 💻 Learn more: on.nyc.gov/3PcJoY2 @hellodcwp

Tax Day is April 15 — but there’s still time to file for FREE. If you make $97K or less, NYC’s Free Tax Prep @helloDCWP can help you file in person, online, or by drop-off at 140+ locations across the city. Check eligibility and book: nyc.gov/TaxPrep

Happy St. Patrick’s Day, NYC! 🌈☘️

Protect your gold from illegal junk fees! 🌈🍀 From illegal broker fees to hidden hotel charges, the era of junk fees in NYC is OVER. If you’ve been charged with a bogus fee, let DCWP know. File a complaint and learn more at nyc.gov/Consumers

⏰  Deadline reminder! Parent PLUS loan borrowers must act by March 31 to receive federal repayment relief. Make an appointment at one of our FREE Financial Empowerment Centers, where you can get help applying for repayment options. nyc.gov/StudentLoans

NYC workers can use their Protected Time Off to take safety measures and recover from sexual or domestic violence. You do not need to disclose your reason for taking leave. Most workers get 40 to 56 hours of paid Protected Time Off. Learn more at nyc.gov/Workers

✅ Financial counseling with no fees or conflicts of interest. 🌱 Get free, confidential, personalized guidance from professional financial counselors to set up and grow your savings. 🗓️ Book an appointment today: on.nyc.gov/2Ac4vU2 #TalkMoney @hellodcwp

Your taxes are due in one month on Wednesday, April 15! Have you filed yet? More than half of New Yorkers can file for free with NYC #FreeTaxPrep. Check your eligibility at nyc.gov/TaxPrep

Did you know we have over 140 NYC #FreeTaxPrep sites across NYC? If you make $97,000 or less, YOU could file for free. Check your eligibility at nyc.gov/taxprep Thanks @epicenter_nyc for helping us spread the word.

You may know Crystal Eastman as the co-founder of @ACLU, but did you know she also drafted the nation’s first workers compensation law? After earning her law degree in 1907, she was one of only hundreds of women in her field. #WomensHistoryMonth

At last week’s Rental Ripoff Hearing in Queens, we spoke with Jeanette, a tenant from Flushing.
  She was able to share her concerns and advocate for her neighbors in one of the hearing’s listening sessions.
  Sign up to share your story at nyc.gov/rentalripoff

Did You Know? Most New York City workers get 40 to 56 hours of paid Protected Time Off. You can use yours to get medical care or recover from an illness or injury. Learn more at nyc.gov/Workers

Parent PLUS loan borrowers: the deadline to receive federal relief is approaching! Make an in-person or virtual appointment at one of our FREE Financial Empowerment Centers, where you can get help applying for affordable repayment options. Learn more at nyc.gov/StudentLoans

Getting towed doesn’t have to stall your life! In New York, towing companies must: 🛻 Have a DCWP license 💸 Adhere to towing rate caps 💳 Allow you to pay with card 🚗 And more! Know your rights at on.nyc.gov/4rR9Bd7

Mayor Mamdani Attends Rental Ripoff Hearing in the Bronx twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Our team is in the Bronx at tonight’s #RentalRipOffHearing! We’re looking forward to directly hearing from more New Yorkers on their housing experiences. This is your chance to tell City government what's working, what isn't, and what needs to change.

See you tonight in the Bronx! Register for an upcoming Rental Ripoff Hearing or submit a testimony at rentalripoffs.nyc.gov