NYC Launches Free Tax Prep For Self-Employed With CWPD And Freelancers Union

Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga, in partnership with the Freelancers Union and Center for Family Life, today announced the launch of the full suite of NYC Free Tax Prep services for self-employed filers. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I…

Mayor Adams Secures Fair Wage Increases And Work Flexibility For Over 8,000 City Employees In New CWA Contract

New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Office of Labor Relations (OLR) Commissioner Renee Campion today announced a tentative five-plus-year contract agreement. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use.…

The “What You Need To Know About Buy Now, Pay Later Loans,” DCWP Tipsheet

Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga today released, as part of National Consumer Protection Week. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave…

DCWP Files Lawsuit Against Dorm2Dorm For Exploiting College Students In NYC

Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga today announced that DCWP has filed a lawsuit in New York County Supreme Court against Dorm2Dorm LLC. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can…

Beware Of Predatory Tax Preparers Warns NYCDCWP From Harlem To Hollis

NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga today reminded New Yorkers to protect themselves from predatory tax preparer tactics, in particular, “express refund advances” or “refund transfers.”   Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from…

DCWP Encourage New Yorkers To Claim Tax Credits Worth Thousands And File For Free NYC Free Tax Prep

Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Peter A. Hatch today kicked off DCWP’s 20th tax season. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field…

Mayor Bill de Blasio Appoints Peter Hatch As Commissioner Of The NYCDCWP

Mayor Bill de Blasio today appointed Peter Hatch as Commissioner of the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP), the largest municipal consumer protection agency in the country. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine.…

The COVID Crisis: DCWP Warns New Yorkers About Scam Related To COVID-19

Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) Commissioner Lorelei Salas today warned New Yorkers of scams related to COVID-19 to protect consumers’ identity and money. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe…