Provides assistance to state residents on consumer issues, and and assists with filing complaints. Also offers educational outreach presentations which focus on identity theft prevention, mitigation, avoiding scams and more.

* Responds to consumer marketplace complaints regarding unfair or fraudulent business or credit practices, unsafe or poor quality goods, incompetent or incomplete services or other similar difficulties by providing solutions through its voluntary mediation program.

* Provides information concerning reliability of local and out-of-town businesses, fundraising activities and charitable solicitations. * Offers consumer complaint mediation service. * Offers consumer education services such as distribution of materials and media appearances. * Provides arbitration of disputes between businesses and consumers.

Provides assistance to state residents on consumer issues, and and assists with filing complaints. Also offers educational outreach presentations which focus on identity theft prevention, mitigation, avoiding scams and more.

* Offers consumer education and counseling for money and debt management. Debt management and consolidation. Bankruptcy counseling. Budget and credit counseling. Financial education. Foreclosure prevention counseling. Reverse mortgage counseling. Mortgage delinquency and default resolution counseling. First-time homebuyer counseling.

* Provides consumer education and information and/or to handle consumer complaints regarding unfair or fraudulent business or credit practices, unsafe or poor quality goods, incompetent services or other similar problems; and to provide solutions through mediation, arbitration.

Provides assistance in gathering information on resources and consumer rights. Offers parent training for navigation of insurance, educational system and public entitlements. Provides linkage and referral for needed services.

Operates toll-free consumer complaint phone line and website, and mitigates with businesses and consumers with complaints. Develops informational materials on current consumer issues, and conducts informational programs. Offers presentations on issues such as consumer scams, senior citizen consumer issues, identity theft, internet and financial literacy.

Research-based programs and information from Cornell University and the National Land Grant System on these topics: agriculture, horticulture and environmental issues consumer and financial issues energy conservation and savings nutrition youth, family and community development Transportation options

Provides assistance to state residents on consumer issues, and and assists with filing complaints. Also offers educational outreach presentations which focus on identity theft prevention, mitigation, avoiding scams and more.

Provides information and assistance in finding local shopping areas, restaurants, and overnight accommodations that are handicapped accessible. Acts as a voice for the handicapped in-town matters. Makes appointment for handicapped van.

Provides case management for childhood lead poisoning, diagnosis and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, HIV testing and counseling, and immunizations for various diseases and illnesses.

Provides consumer protection to Nassau residents and regulates unfair, deceptive, and unconscionable trade practices through the Investigations and Complaints Division. The Department of Consumer Affairs issues licenses and registrations to businesses. The Department is responsible for the administration of the Rules & Regulations governing the for-hire vehicle industry. The Weights and Measures Division performs mechanical testing, inspections, and sealing of all weighing and measuring devices used commercially or in public agencies to ensure accuracy and full measure for the consumer. The Information and Education Division develops and conducts programs of consumer education and information, increases the competence of consumers and encourages businesses to maintain high standards of honesty and fair trade practices. Call for detailed information.

Dedicated to resolving complaints, enforcing Suffolk County Code, and obtaining restitution for Suffolk consumers.

A national organization to help reduce the number of injuries and deaths associated with consumer products. Investigates consumer complaints on product safety issues, negotiates recalls of defective consumer products and enforces the regulations that govern CPSC. Deals with consumer products except for automobiles, car seats, food and drugs. Provides a newsletter and educational material.

Provides assistance to state residents on consumer issues, and and assists with filing complaints. Also offers educational outreach presentations which focus on identity theft prevention, mitigation, avoiding scams and more.

Holds summer programs at neighborhood recreation centers for grades K-6. Holds a half-day playground program for preschoolers on Tuesday and Thursday or Mon, Wed, Fri. Holds a recreation day camp for ages 7-12 and a counselor-in-training program. Call for place, time, and fees. Fall programs for adults and children include LEAP after school program, programs for 3 and 4 year olds, after school recreation (arts and crafts, physical fitness, story times, consumer education, sports programs and pools). Buildings rented out for parties--fees vary.

Publishes Consumer reports, anunbiased source of reviews about products and services. Also has programs about financial privacy.

Prosecutes and defends the interests of New York State residents in areas including crime, consumerism, environment, public/charitable institutions, real estate, landlord/tenant rights, health care, etc. Offers a wide range of consumer guides and handles appropriate complaints or refer complainant to the correct government agency.Letitia James

Offers free materials on identity theft and deceptive and fraudulent conduct including health fraud and deceptive advertising. Maintains an identity theft database which provides contact information for law enforcement officers and advice for consumers.Use the agency's link http://www.indentitytheft.gov/ to report identity theft and get started on a recovery.

Offers information about various topics regarding "consumer beware" issues, education on what to look for when purchasing certain items or contracting services, lists of hazardous items, etc.

* Offers consumer advocacy services. Lobbying Surveys Women's health issues* Conducts annually during the Christmas season a survey of Monroe County area stores to check for dangerous toys and children's products.* Provides product safety information.* Alerts public to the dangers of cribs through the Crib Safety Program.* Provides information about the dangers of pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides, lead, arsenic, heavy metals, synthetic turf, etc.* Provides a laxative safety website at laxativekids.weebly.com.

* Provides youth development/outreach.* Offers agriculture and related industries support, programs, and resources.* Offers nutrition education and food access information.* Offers horticulture services: Commercial and residential consultation. Soil analysis. Pest identification. Plant diagnosis and recommendation.* Offers work training programs. * Offers food preservation workshops.