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CURRENT FEATURES

“Ask the Expert” Home Improvement Initiative
The New York State Consumer Protection Board (CPB), with professional advice from the New York State Builders Association (NYSBA), offers the opportunity for New York consumers to “Ask the Home Improvement Expert” home improvement questions.

Send us a question at AskTheExpert@consumer.state.ny.us  about repairing or maintaining your home. This site is for those homeowners who are considering a project but have not begun work or hired a contractor. Questions will be reviewed for appropriateness by the CPB, answered by the NYSBA and subsequently posted on this website.

The New York State Consumer Protection Board is on your SYDE!
Please JOIN our Stretch Your Dollar Effort.
The New York State Consumer Protection Board is offering dollar stretching tips and has started compiling lists of ideas and audio/video clip tips received from consumers. Please add your own suggestions by sending an email or a downloadable audio or video clip to my2cents@consumer.state.ny.us.

View compiled printed tips:
On Your SYDE Grocery Shopping Tips On Your SYDE Gas Savings Tips
On Your SYDE At Home Food Prep Tips On Your SYDE Household Savings Tips

Note: The CPB reserves the right to edit material for length and content and/or to reject any posting submitted. Due to the expected volume, not all submittals will be posted.

Visit our new SYDE page where you can view real New Yorkers' video tips.

The New York State Consumer Protection Board
Issues First "Green" Annual Report

CPB Annual Report The New York State Consumer Protection Board (CPB) has published its first-ever, paperless Annual Report detailing the Agency's 2007-2008 successes thereby becoming the first State agency to issue its Report in accordance with Governor Paterson's Executive Order to "Green" State Agencies. Click on the CPB logo or the Report link to view the Annual Report and get instructions. Consumers can also access the Annual Report Press Release which highlights the Agency's significant achievements.


The Consumer Protection Board's New Safe Babies Program

keeping baby safe The CPB's new Safe Babies Program, designed to empower new parents who do not have access to important information, provides key tools and helps protect New York's youngest residents. The program also includes our "Formula for Keeping Babies Safe."


NYS CONSUMER PROTECTION BOARD LAUNCHES
SAFE TOYS NY PROGRAM


Governor Paterson And Legislative Leaders Announce Agreement On Legislation To Keep Unsafe Toys Off Shelves - New Law Strengthens Consumer Notifications; Requires Warning Labels for Toys.  For more information please read the press release.

Governor Paterson announces submission of new legislation entitled the "Children's Product Safety and Recall Effectiveness Act of 2008" to keep dangerous toys and other products out of children's hands. For more information please read the press release.

The Consumer Protection Board is calling on the public to advocate for and participate in toy safety.

Sample Letter of Support for Enhanced Toy Testing, en espaņol
Print Public Service Announcement
Recall Feedback Campaign information
Toy Safety Tip Card , en espaņol
CPB Toy Inventory Checklist (pdf), MS Word version, en espaņol
Meet Max Safetoy


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CONSUMER CREDIT


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CPB NEWSLETTER
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PRESS RELEASES

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DO NOT CALL

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ENERGY & TELECOMMUNICATIONS

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FOOD BASKET

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HOME OWNERSHIP


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IDENTITY THEFT,
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SECURITY BREACH