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New York Company That Offered Advance Fee Loans Settles FTC Charges
The FTC’s complaint alleged that the defendants, Star Credit and Shovak, using newspaper classified ads and an Internet Web site, induced consumers to pay an advance fee ranging from $50 to $300 to obtain a guaranteed loan of a desired amount regardless of the consumer’s credit history. The defendants also guaranteed a refund to any consumer who did not get the promised loan. The FTC alleged that, in fact, consumers typically did not receive the loans promised, but instead received a packet of material providing contact numbers for lenders and consumer tips on how to apply for the loan. The FTC also contended that only after paying an advance fee did consumers find out that they were required to submit a rejection letter from each and every lender before obtaining a refund from the defendants. According to the FTC, in many instances, the defendants did not issue refunds even when consumers provided the requested letters. According to the FTC, these practices violated the FT ... [Read More]
New York City Films: Home Page
The mission of the Library of Congress is to make itsresources available and useful to Congress and the American people and to sustainand preserve a universal collection of knowledge and creativity for futuregenerations. The goal of the Library's National Digital Library Program is tooffer broad public access to a wide range of historical and cultural documents asa contribution to education and lifelong learning. ... Copyright and Other Restrictions ... [Read More]
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FDIC: SA-32-2005: Counterfeit Cashier's Checks - Fiduciary Trust Company International, New York, New York
The counterfeit items display the proper routing number of 026007922 for Fiduciary Trust Company International (FTCI). The counterfeit items and the authentic checks are nearly identical, so a visual inspection of a presented check may not be sufficient to identify counterfeit items. Therefore, the institution recommends that any official checks drawn on FTCI should be verified directly by utilizing the contact information below. Copies of a counterfeit item and an authentic cashier’s check (VOID) are attached for your review. ... [Read More]
New York State Library: NOVEL Databases
-- available since May 2002, InfoTrac Junior is designed especially for junior high and middle schools. It features 147 full-text titles most critical to their libraries and the curriculum as identified by school librarians. Additionally, the databases include full-text newspaper articles from Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service , and more than 300 full-color Rand McNally maps. ... NOVEL Databases is an electronic database access project that enables libraries across New York State to give their communities online access to the full text of hundreds of journals, newspapers and other references. ... [Read More]
New York City Store :: Home Page
CityStore offers everything from children's books to luxurious silk scarves; find FDNY T-Shirts and subway memorabilia; discover the exclusive Official New Yorker collection and authentic taxi medallions. ... var speed = 2000;var Pic = new Array();var strlink = new Array();Pic[0]='images/06035.jpg';strlink[0]='ProductDetails.aspx?ProductName=Happy to Serve Mug&ProductID=1247&CategoryID=71';Pic[1]='images/03062.jpg';strlink[1]='ProductDetails.aspx?ProductName=DSNY Sanitation Truck&ProductID=1407&CategoryID=61';Pic[2]='images/06037.jpg';strlink[2]='ProductDetails.aspx?ProductName=Brooklyn Frosted Glass Set&ProductID=1494&CategoryID=71';Pic[3]='images/23022new.jpg';strlink[3]='ProductDetails.aspx?ProductName=NYC Manhole Cover Floor Mats&ProductID=1366&CategoryID=117';Pic[4]='images/23014.jpg';strlink[4]='ProductDetails.aspx?ProductName=NY Salt and Pepper Shaker&ProductID=1035&CategoryID=71';Pic[5]='images/04041.jpg';strlink[5]='ProductDetails.aspx?ProductName=City Seal Baseball Hat&ProductID=1480&CategoryID=66';Pic[6]='images/09074-.jpg';strlink[6]='ProductDetails.aspx?ProductName=This Is New York&ProductID=285&CategoryID=95';Pic[7]='images/18110.jpg';strlink[7]='ProductDetails.aspx?ProductNam ... [Read More]
FDNY
Medal Day honors FDNY’s "Bravest" who have gone above and beyond the call of duty, and are presented medals and ribbons by the Mayor and the Fire Commissioner. ... In early 2002, the Fire Department of the City of New York enlisted the services of McKinsey & Company (McKinsey) on a pro-bono basis to identify both the effective and ineffective aspects of the response to the attack on the World Trade Center. The independent, comprehensive report confirms the tremendous bravery and heroism of the members of the FDNY, as well as those members of the NYPD and the Port Authority, in conducting the most successful urban emergency evacuation in modern history. This report highlights important areas for improvement so that we might be better prepared for large-scale emergencies in the future. ... [Read More]
NYC Office of Emergency Management - The Ready New York Campaign
Coordinated by OEM, the Citizen Corps Council of New York City brings together leaders from law enforcement, fire services, emergency medical, emergency management, volunteer organizations, the private sector, and local elected officials to engage residents in homeland security and promote community preparedness through public education and outreach and volunteer programs. ... Since March 2003, OEM's trained speakers have provided dozens of Ready New York preparedness presentations to various schools, tenant and block associations, and at Borough Presidents', town hall and community board meetings, and safety fairs. ... [Read More]
Environmental Protection Agency Region 2 Home Page
EPA presented William Johnson, Mayor of Rochester, New York, with an Environmental Quality Award for his terrific support of EPA's Rochester Initiative, a comprehensive effort to remediate environmental impacts and create a city-wide awareness of environmentally-sound behavior. He has led the city in developing and implementing brownfields assistance programs, under which many tainted sites have been cleaned up and redeveloped into residential, commercial and sporting facilities. These remediations have resulted in a $23 million soccer stadium, residential complexes, creation of over 225 new jobs and the retention of 548 jobs, and increased industrial space. He also created the “Neighbors Building Neighbors” program, which is a model for engaging and empowering neighborhoods to take environmental actions, as well as social actions to improve their communities. ... [Read More]
New York State Library - FAQ About New York State
The New York State Consumer Protection Board handles complaints involving marketplace activities -- improper selling practices, non-delivery of goods or services, misrepresentation, unhonored guarantees or warranties, unsatisfactory service, credit/billing problems, contracts not fulfilled, and utility matters (telephone, gas, electric, and cable service). The Board has information on the Do Not Call Law and Registry . Various online forms are available. For additional information, see: ... [Read More]
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