NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

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Mayor Adams and DCWP Celebrate Win for Delivery Workers

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Apps including Uber, DoorDash, and Grubhub must pay workers at least $17.96 per hour, increasing to $19.96 per hour when fully implemented in 2025 and adjusted annually for inflation. Read press release.
Learn more about delivery worker rights.

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NYC Financial Empowerment Centers Celebrate $100M Debt Reduction for New Yorkers

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The City’s Financial Empowerment Centers have served more than 73,000 clients and helped reduce New Yorkers’ debt by more than $100 million. Read press release.
Make an appointment for a free, one-on-one professional financial counseling session.

DCWP Releases Annual Holiday Shopping Tips

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Press conference announcement featuring Commissioner Mayuga

City Reminds Retailers and Consumers to Only Purchase Certified Lithium-Ion Batteries and Mobility Devices

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Beginning September 16th, all battery-powered mobility devices and the lithium-ion batteries they use, that are sold, leased, or rented in New York City must be certified by an accredited testing laboratory. This year, lithium-ion batteries have caused 170 fires, injured 96 New Yorkers, and killed 14 more. Read press release.

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DCWP Launches NYC Free Tax Prep Services for Self-Employed Filers

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The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)—formerly the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)—protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities.

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What's New at DCWP?

COVID-19 Vaccine

It has never been easier to get a COVID-19 vaccination in NYC. Safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are available to all New Yorkers age six months and older.

Fair Fares NYC

Fair Fares NYC is a City program created to help New Yorkers with low incomes manage their transportation costs. Check your eligibility.

Consumer Protection Tips for Immigrants

NYC protects the rights of all New Yorkers. Get consumer protection tips for immigrants in 11 languages.

GetCoveredNYC

Free health insurance enrollment assistance for the plan of your choice. Learn more.

Read the DCWP Website Accessibility Statement

DCWP is committed to ensuring its digital content is accessible to and usable by people with disabilities.

File Your Taxes for Free

If you earn $80,000 or less, learn how you can file for free — including from home — with the help of an IRS certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparer.

Open Data for All

Open Data is an opportunity to engage New Yorkers in the information that is produced and used by City government. Learn more.

Register to Vote

Call 311 or visit vote.nyc to register to vote.