http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca NYC.gov RSS en Copyright 2012 City of New York Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:26:40 EST http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca/html/pr2012/pr_013012.shtml <b><i>New Yorkers Encouraged to Sign up for a 2012 SaveUSA account at Free Tax Prep Sites <br> Social Innovation Fund, led by the Center for Economic Opportunity and the Mayor’s Fund to Advance NYC, Provided Matching Funds for 1,662 Accounts in Four Cities<br> In New York City, Residents with an Average Income of $16,000 Built up $250,000 in Savings</i></b><br> Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Department of Consumer Affairs Commissioner Jonathan Mintz and Center for Economic Opportunity Executive Director Veronica White today announced the results of the first year of SaveUSA, a multi-city program that encourages low-income residents to build savings. In its first year, participating residents of the four cities opened more than 1,600 SaveUSA accounts with close to $1 million in savings. http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca/html/pr2012/pr_013012.shtml Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:47:00 EST http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca/html/pr2012/pr_012612.shtml Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Commissioner Jonathan Mintz today announced the launch of the Agency’s official <a href="http://www.youtube.com/nycdca">YouTube</a> channel with the release of three new videos in its <i>Protect Your Money</i> video series. DCA’s <i>Protect Your Money</i> videos offer tips and information in English and Spanish about City programs and services available to help New Yorkers protect their hard-earned dollars. http://www.nyc.gov/html/dca/html/pr2012/pr_012612.shtml Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:58:00 EST