"We need lawyers who can go into court and can take on big companies. We're scratching the surface when it comes to how many New Yorkers are being defrauded every day. We're trying to get money back to people as quickly as we can, but that requires resources."
"Mamdani's preliminary FY27 budget allocates $74.7 million to the department, 8% less than its 2026 budget of $81.6 million and over $60 million less than the mayor's campaign trail promise of $135 million."
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first proposed budget includes an 8% reduction for the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, allocating $74.7 million instead of the promised $135 million. This cut threatens the agency's ability to enforce worker protection laws and manage its expanding responsibilities. Department leaders and advocates warn that reduced funding will hinder efforts to combat exploitation by large businesses. The agency requires more resources and staff to effectively support New Yorkers facing fraud and other issues related to the affordability agenda.
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