Identity Theft Recovery NYC: Free Step-by-Step Help
If your identity is stolen in NYC, here is the free, step-by-step path to recover, report scams, freeze your credit, and get a free computer or free home internet.
NYC Subscription Cancellation Rights 2026: Click-to-Cancel Truth
The federal Click-to-Cancel rule never took effect — but New York State law still protects you from subscription traps. Here’s what’s real and how to file a complaint.
Medicare 2026: The $2,100 Drug Cap and Free NYC Help to Cut Costs
NYC seniors: 2026 brings a $2,100 Part D out-of-pocket cap plus Extra Help for modest incomes. See who qualifies and get free HIICAP counseling at 212-244-6469.
Hurricane Season Starts Now: Find Your NYC Evacuation Zone, Sign Up for Alerts, and Build Your Go Bag
Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Find your NYC evacuation zone at maps.nyc.gov/hurricane, sign up for Notify NYC, and stock seven days of supplies.
Know Your Rights as an Immigrant New Yorker: The Free Official NYC Booklets, the Legal Hotline, and How to Make a Family Plan
NYC’s official Know Your Rights materials, the free 800-354-0365 legal hotline, and how to plan for your family — verified from the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.
NYC Broker Fees, One Year After the FARE Act: What Renters Are Owed and How to Fight an Illegal Fee
The FARE Act banned landlords’ brokers from charging you a fee. One year in, here’s how to spot a violation and get your money back through DCWP and 311.
NYC M/WBE Contracts: How to Win City Work After You Certify
NYC certified you as an M/WBE — now turn it into paid contracts. How PASSPort, the $1.5M Noncompetitive Small Purchase Method, and SBS programs put city work in your hands.
NYC Extended School Year (ESY): Summer IEP Services Explained
For NYC students with an IEP, special education can continue through July and August under Extended School Year (ESY). Here’s who qualifies and how to secure summer services through your CSE.
Gotham Health NYC: Free & Low-Cost Clinics in Every Borough
A borough-by-borough guide to NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health community health centers — sliding-scale, affordable primary care for uninsured, undocumented, and Medicaid New Yorkers. Central line: 1-844-692-4692.
NYC Hotel Taxes Explained (2026): What You Actually Pay Per Night and How to Pay Less
What you actually pay on an NYC hotel room: the 5.875% city occupancy tax, 8.875% combined sales tax, the $1.50 state unit fee, and the flat per-night charge. Worked examples, exemptions, the permanent-resident rule, and how to dispute an error. Last verified June 4, 2026.