The Citizen's Consumer Advisory Council advises and makes recommendations on consumer issues to the Consumer Policy Board and the Department of Consumer Protection. The Council's recommendations are designed to promote and protect the interests of Westchester's consumers.  Also, the Council assists and aids in the development of new programs of consumer education.

The Department's Consumer Advisory Council is made up of eleven (11) members.  All of the members have experience and knowledge on consumer protection issues.  Seven (7) of the members, from different areas of the County, represent the general public and the remaining four (4) members are representatives of the business community and organized labor. 

 

 Area/Type Name, Town 
Area 1 Eileen O'Connor, Yonkers
Area 2 John Fix 3rd, Eastchester

Area 3

 Adam Weiner, Purchase

Area 4

 Deborah Pekarek, Scarsdale

Area 5

 Vacant

Area 6

 Adam Shapiro, Croton-on-Hudson

Area 7

 Vacant
Consumer/business representative Brian Rauer, Tarrytown
Business representative Kemesha Salmon, New Rochelle
Business representative John DeCicco, Pelham
Organized labor representative Kris Komorowski,Yonkers

 

 

NYS Attorney General's Office
At every level of government and in the nonprofit and private sectors as well, there are resources to help consumers. Educate yourself to be a good consumer. However, if you need help fighting for your rights, there are agencies that can help. What follows are some of them. You can also check out our A-Z listing.

Consumer Reports
Consumer info from Consumer Reports magazine.

National Foundation for Credit Counseling
The NFCC sets the national standard for quality credit counseling, debt reduction services, and education for financial wellness.

NYS Public Service Commission
The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) is the state’s regulatory agency for all utilities, including electric and gas companies, and telephone companies.

Sales Tax Rates in Westchester
Sales tax within Westchester can vary from municipality to municipality. Find out what the sales tax is where you live or shop. This is particularly important when you buy a car.

US Department of Housing and Urban Development
A not-for-profit counseling agency may also be able to help. A list of counseling agencies that are approved by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is available.  HUD can also be reached by telephone at 1 (800) 569-4287 or TDD 1 (800) 877-8339.