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Raw Queries and Responses

1. Shard Calculation

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Response:

Calculated Shard: 61 (from laksa076)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa061.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/consumer-protection-law\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/consumer-protection-law\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/description\/consumer-protection-law","crawl_time":1775458895,"first_indexed_time":1682025561,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"gov,nyc!nyc-business,\/nycbusiness\/description\/consumer-protection-law s443","src_root_hash":"11179654179131445661","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Consumer Protection Law","meta_descriptions":["<p>The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) can make rules to stop practices it sees as deceptive or unfair under the Consumer Protection Law (CPL). The New York City Consumer Protection Law stops all \"deceptive or unfair trade practices.\" This covers selling, leasing, renting or loaning any consumer goods and services and collecting consumer debts.<\/p>"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)\ncan make rules to stop practices it sees as deceptive or unfair under the Consumer Protection Law (CPL).\nThe New York City Consumer Protection Law\nstops all \"deceptive or unfair trade practices.\" This covers selling, leasing, renting or loaning any consumer goods and services and collecting consumer debts.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to main content](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/description\/consumer-protection-law#main)\n\n[![NYC White Logo ](https:\/\/oti-wcms-publish.nyc.gov\/content\/dam\/mycity\/business\/en\/logos\/NYC-logo-white.svg)MyCity](https:\/\/nycmycity--qa.sandbox.my.site.com\/s\/)  Official Website of the City of New York\n\n- [Business](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/)\n- [![](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/icons\/menu.svg)](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/description\/consumer-protection-law \"Open main menu\")\n  ## Menu\n  [![](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/icons\/close.svg)](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/description\/consumer-protection-law \"Close menu\")\n  \n  - [Resources by Industry](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/description\/consumer-protection-law)\n  - [Business Services](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/description\/consumer-protection-law)\n  - [Emergency Preparedness](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/description\/consumer-protection-law)\n  - [Regulations](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/description\/consumer-protection-law)\n  - [Tools](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/description\/consumer-protection-law)\n  - [My Business Dashboard](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/mydashboard)\n- [Resources by Industry](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/description\/consumer-protection-law)\n  [Back to Main Menu](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/description\/consumer-protection-law)\n  \n  ## Resources by Industry\n  - [Auto Repair Shop](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/resources-by-industry\/autorepairshop)\n  - [Bar](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/resources-by-industry\/bar)\n  - [Contractor](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/resources-by-industry\/contractor)\n  - [Convenience Store](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/resources-by-industry\/conveniencestore)\n  - [Day Care](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/resources-by-industry\/daycare)\n  - [Doctor's Office](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/resources-by-industry\/doctorsoffice)\n  - [Dry Cleaner](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/resources-by-industry\/drycleaner)\n  - [Food Manufacturer](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/resources-by-industry\/foodmanufacturer)\n  - [General Retail](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/resources-by-industry\/generalretail)\n  - [Goods Manufacturer](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/resources-by-industry\/goods-manufacturer)\n  - [Grocery Store](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/resources-by-industry\/grocerystore)\n  - [Health Club](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/resources-by-industry\/healthclub)\n  - [Pharmacy](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/resources-by-industry\/pharmacy)\n  - [Professional Office](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/resources-by-industry\/professionaloffice)\n  - [Restaurant](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/resources-by-industry\/restaurant)\n  - [Salon](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/resources-by-industry\/salon)\n  - [Urban Agriculture](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/resources-by-industry\/urban-agriculture)\n- [Business Services](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/description\/consumer-protection-law)\n  [Back to Main Menu](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/description\/consumer-protection-law)\n  \n  ## Business Services\n  - [Certifications](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/business-services\/certifications)\n  - [Education Programs](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/business-services\/education-programs)\n  - [Financial Assistance](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/business-services\/financial-assistance)\n  - [Incentives](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/business-services\/incentives)\n  - [Initiatives](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/business-services\/initiatives)\n  - [Legal Assistance](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/business-services\/legal-assistance)\n  - [Mentorship](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/business-services\/mentorship)\n  - [Recruitment and Training](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/business-services\/recruitment-and-training)\n  - [Regulatory Assistance](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/business-services\/regulatory-assistance)\n- [Emergency Preparedness](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/description\/consumer-protection-law)\n  [Back to Main Menu](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/description\/consumer-protection-law)\n  \n  ## Emergency Preparedness\n  - ![](https:\/\/oti-wcms-publish.nyc.gov\/content\/dam\/mycity\/business\/en\/icons\/blue-icons\/local_hospital.png)\n    \n    ### Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program\n    View information from the organizations that support businesses in preparing their employees, services, and facilities for emergencies.\n    \n    [View More](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/emergency-preparedness\/business-preparedness-and-resiliency-program)\n  - ![](https:\/\/oti-wcms-publish.nyc.gov\/content\/dam\/mycity\/business\/en\/icons\/blue-icons\/currency_exchange.png)\n    \n    ### Insurance and Emergency Assistance\n    Find ways to ensure your business is financially prepared in case of an emergency.\n    \n    [View More](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/emergency-preparedness\/insurance-and-emergency-assistance)\n  - ![](https:\/\/oti-wcms-publish.nyc.gov\/content\/dam\/mycity\/business\/en\/icons\/blue-icons\/developer_guide.png)\n    \n    ### Emergency Preparedness Resources\n    Find tools that can help you create a plan to ensure that your business is ready for anything.\n    \n    [View More](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/emergency-preparedness\/emergency-preparedness-resources)\n- [Regulations](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/description\/consumer-protection-law)\n  [Back to Main Menu](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/description\/consumer-protection-law)\n  \n  ## Regulations\n  - ![Badge](https:\/\/oti-wcms-publish.nyc.gov\/content\/dam\/mycity\/business\/en\/icons\/blue-icons\/badge.png)\n    \n    ### Regulations Index\n    A complete index of all the licenses, permits, and other regulations that may be required to do business in New York City.\n    \n    [View More →](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/index)\n- [Tools](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/description\/consumer-protection-law)\n  [Back to Main Menu](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/description\/consumer-protection-law)\n  \n  ## Tools\n  - ![Checklist](https:\/\/oti-wcms-publish.nyc.gov\/content\/dam\/mycity\/business\/en\/icons\/blue-icons\/checklist.png)\n    \n    ### Step-by-Step Wizard\n    Use this tool to see your personalized list of City, State, and Federal licenses and permits needed to run your business.\n    \n    [View More →](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/wizard)\n  - ![Calculate](https:\/\/oti-wcms-publish.nyc.gov\/content\/dam\/mycity\/business\/en\/icons\/blue-icons\/calculate.png)\n    \n    ### Incentives Estimator\n    Use this tool to see your customized list of City, State, and Federal incentives and tax credits that your business may qualify for.\n    \n    [View More →](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/ie)\n  - ![New releases](https:\/\/oti-wcms-publish.nyc.gov\/content\/dam\/mycity\/business\/en\/icons\/blue-icons\/new_releases.png)\n    \n    ### Emergency Preparedness Self-Assessment Tool\n    Use this tool to understand risks and get tailored recommendations to improve your emergency preparedness.\n    \n    [View More →](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/bprep)\n  - ![Quick reference](https:\/\/oti-wcms-publish.nyc.gov\/content\/dam\/mycity\/business\/en\/icons\/blue-icons\/quick_reference_all.png)\n    \n    ### Search My Transactions\n    Check the status of your business's applications and violations.\n    \n    [View More →](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/status)\n- [My Business Dashboard](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/mydashboard)\n- [![Click here to search](https:\/\/oti-wcms-publish.nyc.gov\/content\/dam\/mycity\/business\/en\/icons\/white-icons\/search.png)](https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/home\/search\/index.page?search-terms=&sitesearch=https:%2F%2Fnyc-business.nyc.gov%2Fnycbusiness)\n- [![Help Icon ](https:\/\/oti-wcms-publish.nyc.gov\/content\/dam\/mycity\/business\/en\/icons\/white-icons\/help.png)](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/global\/mycity-business-faq)\n- [![Click here to view dashboard](https:\/\/oti-wcms-publish.nyc.gov\/content\/dam\/mycity\/business\/en\/icons\/white-icons\/account_circle-1.png)](https:\/\/mycity-cs.nyc.gov\/login?language=en&redirectURL=https%3A%2F%2Fnyc-business.nyc.gov%2Fnycbusiness%2Flogin%3FreturnPage%3D%3FreturnFrom%3Dlogin)\n\n![](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/icons\/g_translate.svg)Language\n\nEnglish ![](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/icons\/caret-small.svg)\n\n- English\n- العربية\n- বাংলা\n- Español\n- Français\n- Kreyòl\n- 국문\n- Polski\n- Русский\n- اردو\n- 简体中文\n\n![](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/description\/media_11b76302d022b3825b84545c2fc12adc42e0a9f30.png?width=750&format=png&optimize=medium)\n\n# Consumer Protection Law\n\nNAVIGATION\n\n- About\n- How To Apply\n- After You Apply\n- Operating and Renewing\n\n## About\n**The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)** can make rules to stop practices it sees as deceptive or unfair under the Consumer Protection Law (CPL). **The New York City Consumer Protection Law** stops all \"deceptive or unfair trade practices.\" This covers selling, leasing, renting or loaning any consumer goods and services and collecting consumer debts.\n\n### Additional Resources\n- [Consumer Protection Law](http:\/\/www1.nyc.gov\/assets\/dca\/downloads\/pdf\/about\/ConsumerProtectionLawPacket.pdf \"Consumer Protection Law\")\n- [Public Access Portal: Laws of The City of New York](https:\/\/codelibrary.amlegal.com\/codes\/newyorkcity\/latest\/overview \"Public Access Portal: Laws of The City of New York\")\n\n### Contact Info\n#### NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)\nLicensing Center\n\n42 Broadway, Lobby\n\nNew York, NY, 10004\n\nEmail:\n\n[onlineappsdocs@dcwp.nyc.gov](mailto:onlineappsdocs@dcwp.nyc.gov)\n\nWebsite:\n\n<http:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/consumers>\n\nFor further assistance, please call 311 and ask for: the Consumer Protection Law\n\n## How To Apply\n### Review these steps before you submit your application:\n\n## After You Apply\n### After you submit your application, review these items:\n\n## Operating and Renewing\n### Operating Requirements:\n\n![Step by Step Tool](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/fragments\/media_1aab42924f8629f6631c0d30ec2d62d9bd3b14793.jpg?width=750&format=jpg&optimize=medium)\n\n### Find the right permits and licenses for you\nUse the Step by Step tool to get a full list of permits, licenses and rules that apply to you.\n\n[USE THE STEP BY STEP TOOL](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/wizard \"USE THE STEP BY STEP TOOL\")\n\n###### NYC\n- [Directory of City Agencies](https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/nyc-resources\/agencies.page)\n- [Notify NYC](https:\/\/a858-nycnotify.nyc.gov\/notifynyc\/)\n- [NYC Mobile Apps](https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/connect\/mobile-applications.page)\n- [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/home\/privacy-policy.page)\n\n- [Contact NYC Government](https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/home\/contact-us.page)\n- [CityStore](https:\/\/a856-citystore.nyc.gov\/)\n- [Maps](https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/nyc-resources\/nyc-maps.page)\n- [Terms of Use](https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/home\/terms-of-use.page)\n\n- [City Employees](https:\/\/a127-ess.nyc.gov\/psp\/prdess\/?cmd=login&languageCd=ENG&)\n- [Stay Connected](https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/connect\/social-media.page)\n- [Resident Toolkit](https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/nyc-resources\/resident-toolkit.page)\n\n###### Business Links\n- [My Business Dashboard How-To Guide](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/global\/how-to-guide)\n- [Resources by Industry FAQ](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/global\/resources-by-industry-faq)\n- [Digital Accessibility Resources](https:\/\/www.nyc.gov\/site\/mopd\/initiatives\/digital-accessibility.page)\n- [Glossary](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/glossary)\n\n- [Contact Us: Business Form](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/contactus)\n- [MyCity Business FAQ](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/global\/mycity-business-faq)\n- [Contact Us: NYC BEST](https:\/\/nyc-business.nyc.gov\/nycbusiness\/business-services\/regulatory-assistance\/nyc-business-express-service-team-best)\n\n###### Disclaimer\nThe City has tried to provide you with correct information on this website. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided is accurate and up-to-date, errors are still possible. The information provided is not legal advice. You may need additional information to meet the legal requirements for starting or operating your business.\n\nexternal\n\nPDF\n\n![NYC logo](https:\/\/oti-wcms-publish.nyc.gov\/content\/dam\/mycity\/business\/en\/logos\/nycb-logo-black.svg)\n\n© 2026 City of New York. All Rights Reserved.\n\nNYC is a trademark and service mark of the City of New York","attrs_readable_markdown":"**The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)** can make rules to stop practices it sees as deceptive or unfair under the Consumer Protection Law (CPL). **The New York City Consumer Protection Law** stops all \"deceptive or unfair trade practices.\" This covers selling, leasing, renting or loaning any consumer goods and services and collecting consumer debts.","meta_canonical":"gov,nyc!nyc-business,\/description\/consumer-protection-law s443"}

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Page Info Filters

Filter	Status	Condition	Details
HTTP status	PASS	`download_http_code = 200`	HTTP 200
Age cutoff	PASS	`download_stamp > now() - 6 MONTH`	0.4 months ago
History drop	PASS	`isNull(history_drop_reason)`	No drop reason
Spam/ban	PASS	`fh_dont_index != 1 AND ml_spam_score = 0`	ml_spam_score=0
Canonical	FAIL	`meta_canonical IS NULL OR = '' OR = src_unparsed`	gov,nyc!nyc-business,/description/consumer-protection-law s443

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URL	https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/consumer-protection-law
Last Crawled	2026-04-06 07:01:35 (10 days ago)
First Indexed	2023-04-20 21:19:21 (2 years ago)
HTTP Status Code	200
Meta Title	Consumer Protection Law
Meta Description	<p>The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) can make rules to stop practices it sees as deceptive or unfair under the Consumer Protection Law (CPL). The New York City Consumer Protection Law stops all "deceptive or unfair trade practices." This covers selling, leasing, renting or loaning any consumer goods and services and collecting consumer debts.</p>
Meta Canonical	gov,nyc!nyc-business,/description/consumer-protection-law s443
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Markdown	[Skip to main content](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/consumer-protection-law#main) [![NYC White Logo ](https://oti-wcms-publish.nyc.gov/content/dam/mycity/business/en/logos/NYC-logo-white.svg)MyCity](https://nycmycity--qa.sandbox.my.site.com/s/) Official Website of the City of New York - [Business](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/) - [![](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/icons/menu.svg)](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/consumer-protection-law "Open main menu") ## Menu [![](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/icons/close.svg)](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/consumer-protection-law "Close menu") - [Resources by Industry](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/consumer-protection-law) - [Business Services](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/consumer-protection-law) - [Emergency Preparedness](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/consumer-protection-law) - [Regulations](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/consumer-protection-law) - [Tools](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/consumer-protection-law) - [My Business Dashboard](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/mydashboard) - [Resources by Industry](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/consumer-protection-law) [Back to Main Menu](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/consumer-protection-law) ## Resources by Industry - [Auto Repair Shop](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/resources-by-industry/autorepairshop) - [Bar](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/resources-by-industry/bar) - [Contractor](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/resources-by-industry/contractor) - [Convenience Store](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/resources-by-industry/conveniencestore) - [Day Care](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/resources-by-industry/daycare) - [Doctor's Office](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/resources-by-industry/doctorsoffice) - [Dry Cleaner](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/resources-by-industry/drycleaner) - [Food Manufacturer](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/resources-by-industry/foodmanufacturer) - [General Retail](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/resources-by-industry/generalretail) - [Goods Manufacturer](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/resources-by-industry/goods-manufacturer) - [Grocery Store](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/resources-by-industry/grocerystore) - [Health Club](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/resources-by-industry/healthclub) - [Pharmacy](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/resources-by-industry/pharmacy) - [Professional Office](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/resources-by-industry/professionaloffice) - [Restaurant](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/resources-by-industry/restaurant) - [Salon](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/resources-by-industry/salon) - [Urban Agriculture](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/resources-by-industry/urban-agriculture) - [Business Services](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/consumer-protection-law) [Back to Main Menu](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/consumer-protection-law) ## Business Services - [Certifications](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/business-services/certifications) - [Education Programs](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/business-services/education-programs) - [Financial Assistance](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/business-services/financial-assistance) - [Incentives](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/business-services/incentives) - [Initiatives](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/business-services/initiatives) - [Legal Assistance](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/business-services/legal-assistance) - [Mentorship](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/business-services/mentorship) - [Recruitment and Training](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/business-services/recruitment-and-training) - [Regulatory Assistance](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/business-services/regulatory-assistance) - [Emergency Preparedness](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/consumer-protection-law) [Back to Main Menu](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/consumer-protection-law) ## Emergency Preparedness - ![](https://oti-wcms-publish.nyc.gov/content/dam/mycity/business/en/icons/blue-icons/local_hospital.png) ### Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program View information from the organizations that support businesses in preparing their employees, services, and facilities for emergencies. [View More](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/emergency-preparedness/business-preparedness-and-resiliency-program) - ![](https://oti-wcms-publish.nyc.gov/content/dam/mycity/business/en/icons/blue-icons/currency_exchange.png) ### Insurance and Emergency Assistance Find ways to ensure your business is financially prepared in case of an emergency. [View More](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/emergency-preparedness/insurance-and-emergency-assistance) - ![](https://oti-wcms-publish.nyc.gov/content/dam/mycity/business/en/icons/blue-icons/developer_guide.png) ### Emergency Preparedness Resources Find tools that can help you create a plan to ensure that your business is ready for anything. 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[View More →](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/index) - [Tools](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/consumer-protection-law) [Back to Main Menu](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/description/consumer-protection-law) ## Tools - ![Checklist](https://oti-wcms-publish.nyc.gov/content/dam/mycity/business/en/icons/blue-icons/checklist.png) ### Step-by-Step Wizard Use this tool to see your personalized list of City, State, and Federal licenses and permits needed to run your business. [View More →](https://nyc-business.nyc.gov/nycbusiness/wizard) - ![Calculate](https://oti-wcms-publish.nyc.gov/content/dam/mycity/business/en/icons/blue-icons/calculate.png) ### Incentives Estimator Use this tool to see your customized list of City, State, and Federal incentives and tax credits that your business may qualify for. 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