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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PR- 483-10
November 29, 2010

STATEMENT OF MAYOR MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG ON NEW YORK CITY WINNING THE MUNICIPAL EXCELLENCE AWARD FROM THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES FOR THE CITY’S FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT CENTER INITIATVE

“During these tough economic times, New Yorkers have a place to turn for free one-on-one help with their personal finances. New York City's Financial Empowerment Center counselors have helped New Yorkers in need reduce their debt levels by over $3 million, and helped thousands open savings accounts with deposits that have generated nearly $300,000 in savings. The National League of Cities’ Gold Award for Municipal Excellence honors the innovative strides we have made to help residents take control of their financial lives. Thanks to the ambitious work of our Department of Consumer Affairs, we now have more than 20 Financial Empowerment Centers. Consumer Affairs Commissioner Jonathan Mintz and I would like to thank the National League of Cities for selecting New York to receive the Municipal Excellence Award.”







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