Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)
Coverage of Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) in the Nexus archive.
- City Council leaders float a raft of bills to curb e-bike and other micromobility device crashes
City Council leaders announced 17 bills aimed at reducing crashes involving e-bikes, e-scooters, and other micromobility devices. The proposals include requiring delivery apps to obtain licenses, banning e-bikes exceeding 25 mph with throttle assistance, and mandating safety equipment for drivers, but exclude a registration and license plate system for devices.
- NYC sues Brooklyn dentists for driving patients into medical debt, ‘appalling violations’ of law
New York City sued two Brooklyn dental providers for allegedly exploiting patients by misrepresenting costs, pressuring them into unnecessary procedures, and enrolling them in high-interest loans without consent. The lawsuit targets New York Family Dentistry and Canarsie Family Dentistry, accusing them of violating consumer protection laws and preying on vulnerable communities, including elderly and low-income individuals.
- Mamdani's biggest promises are now this millennial's day job
Sam Levine, New York City's commissioner of Consumer and Worker Protection, enforces fair business practices across the five boroughs. His department, part of Mayor Mamdani's affordability agenda, faces challenges due to its small size and budget. Businesses and trade associations express concerns over the city's consumer-focused policies.
- Brooklyn Walgreens, Astoria coffee shop workers among 1,600 getting payouts in Mamdani labor crackdown
Over 1,600 workers at Brooklyn Walgreens stores and Astoria Kinship Coffee shops are set to receive $2.3 million in restitution after settlements with four companies for violating New York City worker-protection laws. The agreements include $2.1 million in employee relief and $218,000 in penalties, with Walgreens paying the largest share for Fair Workweek Law violations.