March 2 thru March 8 is National Consumer Protection Week. Orange County, NY Executive Edward A. Diana and Department of Consumer Affairs Commissioner Charles Mitchell marked National Consumer Week with special outreach programs designed to heighten awareness of consumer issues.
The Orange County Department of Consumer Affairs wants to protect the residents of the county and would be residents of Orange County from fraud, deception and unfair business practices. Its goal is to promote an atmosphere of trust for consumers in the marketplace by providing consumer assistance and advice in handling problems encountered with the county's business community.
Staff members from the New York State Attorney General's Office are on hand to assist consumers with issues.
For further information, please contact Richard Mayfield in the County Executive's Office at 845-291-2721.
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Hi Derrick - This is a very important issue; with the existing economic condition fraud will become even more widespread. It is a terrific idea to provide the citizens with information to protect themselves, especially those who are most vulnerable.
One thing we all have in common as Americans is we are all consumers. Consumer issues are important to everyone.
Derrick - Great local info post! Consumer protection is an important task and it's great to see Orange County and the other counties taking a proactive approach on this.
Jennifer - In today's market climate, the county is taking steps to provide reassurance to consumers.
Rosario - This is very true. We do all that in common.
Joseph - Thanks. Unfortunately, the need for this protection is there and a proactive approach will hopefully help to keep negative occurrences to a minimum.
Derrick: I am all for anything that can be done to boost consumer confidence.
Donna - So am I. I believe a confident consumer will be a more positive consumer.
Hello Derrick,
Thanks for the warm welcome to active/rain. I appreciate your comments. I think this blogging is going to be a lot of fun. I had a look at your blog. Nice work!
Take care,
Nevin Van Nest . Realtor . Royal LePage Foothills . http://www.nevinvannest.com/ . http://www.calgaryrealestateonline.ca/
Nevin - You are most certainly welcome. It's nice when we get some feed-back.
Where does the name "Orange County" come from -- surely not the fruit! Could it be Irish? Happy St. Patrick's Day.
Ann - No, it's not from the fruit. Its name is in honor of William III of Orange, who was greatly esteemed by the original settlers of the region. William III of Orange was also King of Ireland for a time. So there are many Irish roots! Hope you enjoyed your St. Patty's Day.