NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

DCWP Commissioner Sam Levine speaks at podium at the Prospect Park Zoo along with Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Julie Su, Robert Carroll, Harvey Epstein, and Shahana Hanif.

Mamdani Administration Protects Immigrant Restaurant Owners From Delivery App Junk Fees

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DCWP announced a settlement of more than $875,000 with HungryPanda for violations of the City's Third-Party Food Delivery Service Laws. Read the press release.
If you are a restaurant owner using a food delivery app, learn about your rights under NYC laws.

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NYC Announces First-In-The-Nation Municipal “Click to Cancel” Rule to End Subscription Traps

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Mayor Mamdani and DCWP announced a proposed rule to strengthen New York consumers' right to easily cancel subscriptions. Read the press release.
File a complaint with DCWP to report any business charging unwanted subscription fees.

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DCWP Touts Nation-Leading Consumer and Worker Protections for City Hotels

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DCWP spotlighted the laws and rules it enforces to protect consumer and workers across city hotels, as NYC gears up for a busy tourist season. These include rules against hidden junk fees and the City's Safe Hotels Act for workers. Read the press release.

Mayor Mamdani and DCWP Commissioner Sam Levine speak at City Hall

Mayor Mamdani and DCWP Get Back $1.8 Million for Workers at Dunkin', Taco Bell, and Theory

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Learn Your Rights Under the FARE Act

File a complaint against a landlord or real estate agent who charges illegal broker fees to tenants.

Flu, COVID-19, RSV Protection

Some of the best ways to protect yourself from these respiratory illnesses are by getting vaccinated, washing your hands, and wearing a mask.

Consumer Protection Tips for Immigrants

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

File Your Taxes for Free

If you earned $97,000 or less in 2025, learn how you can file for free with the help of an IRS certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparer.

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.

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.