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  • Free Shredding Events -- The New York State Consumer Protection Board (CPB) hosts Shred the Word! events across the State, including in Troy, NY on July 28, 2010. Cross shredding documents containing personally identifying information is one of the best defenses against identity theft. Check out the Shred the Word! calendar for more details.

  • Stadium Light Pole Warning -- The New York State Consumer Protection Board (CPB) is urging all municipalities, counties, school districts, and other entities that have installed stadium light poles manufactured by Whitco Company LP of Fort Worth, Texas, to immediately inspect the poles for cracking or fracturing.

  • Prevent window falls this summer -- The New York State Consumer Protection Board is partnering with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on a public safety campaign to raise awareness about this risk. See the press release and view the safety poster.
     
  • Drop-side crib warning -- The New York State Consumer Protection Board (CPB) has issued a special consumer advisory to alert parents and caregivers about the deadly hazards associated with drop-side cribs. See the CPB's consumer advisory and the CPSC's latest press release.
     
  • Latest Credit Card Reforms Announced -- Read the new Credit Card Rules
     
 
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