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Government agencies
New York State Banking Department
(Separate Website)
The Banking Department is the primary regulator for New York State-licensed and stated-chartered financial entities. The Banking Department helps to insure the safe and sound conduct of banking organizations and other financial institutions operating within New York State.
By: New York State Banking Department
The Federal Trade Commission
(Separate Website)
The Federal Trade Commission is the nation's consumer protection agency. The FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection works For The Consumer to prevent fraud, deception, and unfair business practices in the marketplace.
By: The Federal Trade Commission
The Department of Social Services (DSS/HRA)
(Separate Website)
New York's Department of Social Services (DSS/HRA) may be able to help you if you homeless or about to become homeless and can't afford housing.
By: New York OTDA
The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
(Separate Website)
The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is responsible for supervising programs that provide assistance and support to eligible families and individuals. OTDA is is responsible for supervising local Department of Social Service and Human Resource Administration offices
By: The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
(Separate Website)
HUD's webpage
By: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
211-Free Access To Health and Human Services Information and Referrals Updated22
(Separate Website)
2-1-1 is the abbreviated dialing code for free access to health and human services information and referral (I &R).
By: United Way
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Better Business Bureau (BBB) - Albany, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse Regions
(Separate Website)
The Better Business Bureau provides reports on local businesses. You can also file a complaint against a local business with this organization.