NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)
The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) is an agency of the Government of New York City. The Division of Consumer Protection advocates consumers’ interest before legislative and regulatory bodies, mediates and resolves consumer complaints.
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NYC DCWP Issues Citywide “Subscription Trap” Compliance Warning to Gyms
On February 19, 2026 Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) announced that it has sent warning notices to 187 gyms and health clubs across the city including Equinox, Planet Fitness and PureGym. The letters urge businesses to comply with state law governing membership cancellations and with the city’s Consumer…
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NYC DCWP Announces Major Action Against Solar Installation Firm
ON January 28, 2026, the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) announced the filing of a lawusit against a solar panel installation company that allegedly defrauded New Yorkers “seeking a source of affordable renewable energy for their homes.” To address a purported scheme that allegedly “drove up utility costs for consumers…
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New York Dismisses Price Gouging Lawsuit Against Wholesaler
As previously discussed here by an FTC defense attorney, the Federal Trade Commission and state Attorneys General have enhanced the use of resources at their disposal to protect consumers in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Issues such as price gouging and unsubstantiated product efficacy claims sit atop the regulatory action list. The New York…
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New York Proposes New Price Gouging Legislation
The New York Office of the Attorney General is actively investigating the advertising or offering for sale of necessary consumer goods at unconscionably excessive prices during the period of market disruption caused by the (COVID-19) outbreak. Necessary consumer goods include sanitizing and disinfecting products used to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. They also include necessities…
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NYC Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) Changes Name to New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection
The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) was created following passage of consumer protection laws designed to protect consumers from deceptive business practices. The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs recently changed its name to the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). History of the New York City…
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