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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on the founder of Georgia’s ruling political party, which has steered the country away from a pro-Western stance and towards Russia, U.S. officials said Friday. The State and Treasury departments said they hit Georgian Dream party founder and honorary chairman Bidzina Ivanishvili with penalties “for undermining the democratic and Euro-Atlantic future of Georgia for the benefit of the Russian Federation," according to a statement. The designation of Ivanishvili is the latest in a series of sanctions the U.S. has slapped on Georgian politicians, lawmakers and others this year. Those sanctions include freezes on assets and properties those targeted may have in U.S. jurisdictions or that might enter U.S. jurisdictions as well as travel bans on the targets and members of their families. “We strongly condemn Georgian Dream’s actions under Ivanishvili’s leadership, including its ongoing and violent repression of Georgian citizens, protestors, members of the media, human rights activists, and opposition figures,” the State Department said in a statement. “The United States is committed to promoting accountability for those undermining democracy and human rights in Georgia." Ivanishvili is a shadowy billionaire who made his fortune in Russia and served briefly as Georgia’s prime minister. In 2012, he founded Georgian Dream, Georgia’s longtime ruling party. Critics have accused Georgian Dream of becoming increasingly authoritarian and tilted toward Moscow. The party recently pushed through laws similar to those used by the Kremlin to crack down on freedom of speech and LGBTQ+ rights, prompting the European Union to suspend Georgia’s membership application process indefinitely. In October, Georgian Dream won another term in a divisive parliamentary election that has led to more mass protests. Last month, the country’s prime minister, Irakli Kobakhidze , announced a four-year suspension of talks on Georgia's bid to join the European Union, fueling further public outrage.
In the NFL MVP race, the top three candidates — in alphabetical order — are: A) Josh Allen B) Lamar Jackson C) Patrick Mahomes. I’ll take the fourth choice: D) Any of the above. We’re in the ice cream shop. There’s no wrong choice here. With one game left for Jackson and Mahomes and two left for Allen, each AFC quarterback has built a winning case for MVP. They’ve all led their team to the Super Bowl tournament, none missing a contest. The three-star show wasn’t surprising. All three QBs occupy the sweet spot of vast experience and in-their-prime youth — Jackson being the youngest, at 27, followed by Allen, 28, and Mahomes, 29. Running backs don’t affect the game as much as QBs, denying Saquon Barkley a realistic shot at the MVP award, but he deserves NFL Offensive Player of the Year honors. And if the Bengals hadn’t failed him, QB Joe Burrow would be in the MVP hunt. Proceeding alphabetically, I’ll begin with why I wouldn’t vote against Allen. Above all, he’s scary in the red zone. That’s where most big games are decided, and it’s where greatness is needed because the game becomes faster and more compressed. Either in the pocket or on the move, Allen can make the right red-zone passes at a high rate. It’s his run dimension that affects defenses the most. He wins races to the pylon or up a seam; unlike most QBs of the Super Bowl era, he initiates and wins collisions with linebackers and safeties. This season, Allen has gone from bad to good at avoiding interceptions. The opportunities Allen creates for teammates stand out, and that’s a big factor in the Bills scoring 30-plus in eight consecutive games and leading the AFC in points scored. Khalil Shakir leads the team in receptions (73). His lateral agility is wicked. At Boise State, dropped passes were a problem for the short-armed receiver. Shakir, tough and resilient, now stands as a fifth-round steal. Assist, Allen. Gritty Mack Hollins leads the Bills with five touchdown catches, a career-high. Allen’s Bills are Hollins’ fifth NFL team. Allen’s run threat expands lanes for running back James Cook, sparing him collisions. Cook, who weighed just 199 pounds when he entered the NFL in 2022, has rushed for 14 TDs, tying him for NFL honors. Here, today, I won’t write much about Jackson and Mahomes — but there’s ample reason to not vote against either one. Jackson has toyed with several defenses as a passer and a rusher by leveraging his astounding explosiveness that now has opponents wishing he’d not lost weight last offseason in pursuit of yet more footspeed. Talk about two-way dominance. Jackson stands first in several passing statistics: passer rating, touchdown percentage, ESPN’s total quarterback rating (which also accounts for rushing) and, per Athlon Sports, passer rating from the pocket. Only Justin Herbert has thrown fewer interceptions per pass. Oh, yeah, Jackson also boasts the second-best passer rating outside the pocket. Rushing, Jackson sports a league-best 6.6 yards per carry and broke Michael Vick’s season record for rushing yards by a quarterback. Any football lover who attends a Ravens game for the first time will find Jackson’s speed dazzling, and see how it distorts the whole chess match. More so than telecasts convey, he dictates terms. Last month in a stunning display of speed even for him, Jackson blazed upfield to try to lend blocking support in pursuit of speedy teammate Zay Flowers, who’d run away from Chargers defenders after catching a short pass. Jackson, gliding without the ball, ran by Flowers and several defenders. At the 2023 NFL combine, Flowers was clocked at 4.32 seconds in the 40-yard dash. No QB has had a better season than Mahomes, although I doubt he will finish first or even second in MVP voting. He has led the Chiefs (15-1) to the AFC’s top seed despite poor blindside blocking in many games, losing his top two receivers and top running back for most of the season and suffering a high ankle sprain himself. Because they couldn’t keep up with the Chiefs, the Ravens and Bills may have to meet in the playoffs, improving Mahomes’ odds of winning a fourth Super Bowl title. “Mahomes controls the entire game with his IQ,” former NFL receiver Dez Bryant said this week on social media. Three great seasons. One MVP award. I don’t envy the voters, whose ballots are due before the playoffs begin.
Share this Story : The Arena at TD Place, as it stands, is hosting its last big event - and that's good news for Ottawa Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links Business Real Estate Entertainment Travel Ottawa Politics Sports Basketball Hockey Soccer The Arena at TD Place, as it stands, is hosting its last big event - and that's good news for Ottawa A celebration is in order, both for the storied building's 57-year past and the exciting future of its reincarnation a stone's throw from the current location. Author of the article: Don Brennan Published Dec 27, 2024 • Last updated 26 minutes ago • 8 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. Renderings of Lansdowne 2.0, which will be the new home of the Ottawa 67's, Ottawa Charge and the Ottawa BlackJacks. It will also provide upgraded seating and added viewing points for the Ottawa Redblacks, as well as the Atletico Ottawa and the newly born Ottawa Rapid FC. Photo by Handout / Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group Article content Unless city council has a disappointing change of heart 10 months from now, the world junior hockey championship is the last hurrah, in terms of major events, for the Arena at TD Place formerly and originally known as the Civic Centre. Article content We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, or tap here to see other videos from our team . The Arena at TD Place, as it stands, is hosting its last big event - and that's good news for Ottawa Back to video Article content Indeed, a celebration is in order, both for the storied building’s 57-year past and the exciting future of its reincarnation a stone’s throw from the current location. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Sign In or Create an Account Email Address Continue or View more offers If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, online access is included in your subscription. Activate your Online Access Now Article content Shed no tears over the old girl’s ultimate destruction. She’s had an incredible life. Everyone has cherished memories of games, concerts, and a variety of events they’ve attended at the building that was born in 1967 and had a serious makeover to become the home of the Ottawa Senators for the first 3.5 seasons of their existence. Everyone has stories to tell, whether they’re from classic moments provided by the Day 1 main tenants, the beloved Ottawa 67’s, or by seeing all-time greats like Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux display their dazzling skills, or being on the floor or field for one of the hundreds of top-level bands that have played Lansdowne Park, a Hall-of-Fame list that includes Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith, David Bowie, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Snoop, Bon Jovi and Willie Nelson and can be found in its entirety as wallpaper in a TD Place meeting room. Hundreds of top-level bands have played Lansdowne Park, a Hall-of-Fame list and can be found in its entirety as wallpaper in a TD Place meeting room. DON BRENNAN/POSTMEDIA Photo by Don Brennan / Postmedia But upcoming is also an important time in the history of the Bank St. facility. The fact of the matter is that council has to give final approval to a $420 million budget it has already delivered a green light for the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group to continue its role as a key player in this city’s flourishing tourism industry. Advertisement 3 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content When the grand plan is rubber-stamped on Oct. 22, 2025, the wheels will immediately be set in motion on Lansdowne 2.0, the construction of a spectacular new facility that will be a much-needed new home for the Ontario Hockey League’s 67’s, as well as the Ottawa Charge of the Professional Women’s Hockey League and the Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, while providing upgraded seating and added viewing points for the Canadian Football League’s Ottawa Redblacks, as well as the Atletico Ottawa of the Canadian Premier League and the newly born Ottawa Rapid FC, a professional women’s soccer team in the fledgling Northern Superior League. It will also allow the nation’s capital to keep attracting tournaments that grab international attention like the world juniors, as well as shows too big for the NAC and too small for Canadian Tire Centre. Of the 9.8 million visitors that spend $2.6 billion in the capital – numbers reported by Ottawa Tourism in the 2024 Economic Impact Study – 187 events have attracted four million people and generated $400 million of economic activity this year at TD Place, which has also created 4,000 full and part-time jobs. Evening Update The Ottawa Citizen’s best journalism, delivered directly to your inbox by 7 p.m. on weekdays. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Thanks for signing up! A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Evening Update will soon be in your inbox. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again Article content Advertisement 4 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Most recently, the arena was jam-packed for WJC pre-tournament games Canada had against Switzerland and Sweden over the past few days, and thousands more will pour through the doors to watch battles that will help determine the participants in the gold medal showdown for global supremacy on Jan. 5 at CTC. In total, the two-week tournament is expected to be worth about $100 million to the city while filling Ottawa hotels that are usually suffering through a relatively dead period of the winter. Those are revenues that will be realized despite the arena showing age spots that had Ottawa’s bid for the world juniors looking very much like a longshot. “We don’t meet the specifications for international tournaments,” said Mark Goudie, OSEG’s president and CEO. “We don’t have enough dressing room space, enough storage space, enough media space, enough any space. And it rains in the rink and all of that stuff. “Hockey Canada just said, ‘one last time, let’s just go with it. They were anxious to get back to Ottawa, and a little bit to our surprise, they kind of just figured out how to make it work. Advertisement 5 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content “The early plan had them building a tent from this rink across the field so that teams could use the dressing rooms over on the (football stadium) side,” continued Goudie. “Between periods the teams would have to get on golf carts and get driven over. Now we figured it out. We built a dressing room down with the women’s team. We figured stuff out. And Hockey Canada was good about going ‘we’ll just do the best we can and kind of drive on.’ A tent was built and heaters were put in it so teams would have a place to warm up “It’s not world-class. It’s a makeshift,” said Goudie. “The facilities will be a problem going forward. We’ll never get another one of these.” At least not one that Ottawa wouldn’t have to share with a city that has a smaller arena to meet qualifications for games not involving Canada, like the Slush Puppy Centres in Kingston and Gatineau. Through the years, it’s been done much more often than not. Of the 17 world juniors played in Canada, 13 times there have been co-hosts. From 1978 in Montreal and Quebec City (260 km apart) to 2003 in Halifax and Sydney (400 km) to 2012 in Calgary and Edmonton (300 km) to 2015 in Montreal and Toronto (543 km) to 2019 in Vancouver and Victoria, which are only 115 km apart but with a travel time of over three hours because they’re separated by water unless you’re taking a 30-minute flight. Advertisement 6 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content On four occasions, three different Canadian cities have joined forces to host the WJC: 1986 (Hamilton, Toronto, London), 1995 (Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer), 1999 (Winnipeg Brandon, and Selkirk) and 2006 (Vancouver, Kelowna and Kamloops). In 1982, it was hosted by four cities in two different countries – Winnipeg and Kenora in Canada and Bloomington and Duluth, Minn, in the U.S. Edmonton was co-host of the WJC with Red Deer in 2022 because the cities were scheduled to have the 2021 tournament but instead had to be played behind closed doors only in Edmonton due to the COVID pandemic. In fact, only two other times was the tournament hosted by one Canadian city – 1991 in Saskatoon and 2009 in Ottawa, which was won by the home team and stands as the most profitable, memorable and dramatic of all world juniors. “The 2009 tournament was the change in the trajectory of the junior tournament,” said Goudie. “That’s when it became big scale. They set records here in 2009 in one market. It kind of changed the world juniors.” A Hockey Canada report said the WJC was “the largest single sport event ever held in Ontario” with the total economic activity generated for the province estimated at $80.5 million, while the total GDP (gross domestic product, the monetary measure of the market value of all the final goods and services produced and rendered in a specific time period) was $32.6 million in the province, with $18.4 million occurring in Ottawa. Advertisement 7 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Fans not only supported the event in record numbers at the games, with 453,274 tickets issued for the 31 games, but more than 1,500 volunteers chipped in to make it “the best event ever for Hockey Canada”. This year’s world juniors promises to be even better. But Lansdowne 2.0 is an extensive project that goes well beyond hockey games. As you can see among the striking images accompanying this piece that were obtained by Postmedia before their release to the public, it also impacts the outdoor stadium. Along with the arena’s three-level viewing of the field, the decrepit north side stands will get a direly-needed renovation that will initially set the Ottawa Redblacks back a few steps but ultimately lead to them and the city hosting another Grey Cup. The step-by-step process starts with the building of the new arena – with luxury boxes that don’t currently exist – that will seat 6,200 fans. That will take two years, during which the stadium and arena will run business as usual until the end of 2027. The day after the beautiful new structure is finished, the north side stands and the arena under it will be demolished. Advertisement 8 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content It will then take two more years to rebuild the stands, the retail podium that’s behind it, and the extension of the parking. During Phase II the football stadium will require makeshift stands and have a reduced capacity, from 24,000 to approximately 14,000, which will be a costly hit for the Redblacks but should create a demand for tickets. All in all, it’s more than a worthwhile venture. It’s a necessity if Ottawa is to attract prestigious events, international and otherwise, that aren’t quite big enough for CTC. “We can’t risk going into the last day of an internationally televised event and having it canceled because there’s leaking happening onto the ice, right?” said Goudie. Totally on board are the restaurants, bars and stores both in the Glebe and the rest of the heart of the downtown area. “The business community rallies behind it,” said Janice Barresi, the senior vice president, brand and social impact, at OSEG. “They know this is an economic driver. From a tourism perspective, the local businesses are stoked. I sit on the Glee BIA (Business Improvement Area) and it knows this is a boom for business. Advertisement 9 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content “That’s what it’s all about. This place is vibrant when TD place is alive and attracting these events.” Ottawa wouldn’t be able to host mid-sized concerts and comedy shows without a functioning arena, which is just barely the case now. “We’re meeting a sweet spot in Ottawa’s venues (between the NAC and CTC),” said Barresi. “We’re able to attract these events. “We’ve talked to all of the international sporting events we can still attract (and the new facility) will be meeting all of their needs to be able to accommodate and continue delivering their product here.” The finish line is near. Last year, the plan was approved and the $420 million budget was approved. City staff was told to build a plan, do the architectural drawings, get the zoning and site plan approval, what goes where ... do all the costing and send it out to market to see who wants to build an arena and the north side stands. Come back with a quote, and then, if its within budget, the plan goes back to council for final approval next Oct. 22. “After that, we’re done,” said Goudie. “We start digging a hole.” It’s been a long wait already. Advertisement 10 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content An aerial view of Lansdowne at the turn of the century is a reminder of what the area looked like before the new football stadium and surrounding entertainment district were built. You almost expect to see a horse-drawn carriage going down Bank St. The reality is OSEG’s discussion with the new facility began in 2006, when it was thought that it would take two years of planning and two years to build. Instead, the stadium opened in 2014. “We started talking about Lansdowne 2.0 in 2017,” said Goudie. “And in 2024, we’re almost there.” But the plug could still be pulled. With council, there’s no sure thing. A ‘thumbs down’ now would be a shame. Ottawa deserves this. This is what Ottawa needs going forward. Lansdowne has been a success. While continuing to drive tourism and attract events like the world juniors to a centrally located venue, Lansdowne 2.0 can expect to be as well. Article content Share this article in your social network Share this Story : The Arena at TD Place, as it stands, is hosting its last big event - and that's good news for Ottawa Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Comments You must be logged in to join the discussion or read more comments. Create an Account Sign in Join the Conversation Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion. Please keep comments relevant and respectful. 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NoneThe corner of 53rd Avenue and 18th Street in Bettendorf received extra light Sunday night as Chabad Lubavitch of the Quad Cities lit a menorah for Hannukah. Sunday marked the fifth night of the festival which lasts eight days and nights. The event commemorates a period in Jewish history when Assyrian-Greeks took control of Jerusalem and tried to ban Jewish customs and religious practices. But a small group of Jewish people fought and drove them from Jerusalem, reclaiming the temple. Despite having a one-day supply of oil to light the menorah in the temple, it stayed lit for eight days. Chabad of the Quad Cities erected an 8-foot menorah at the intersection of 53rd Avenue and 18th Street in Bettendorf, seen here during the lighting during the fifth night of Hanukkah on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. The holiday is celebrated by traditions such as singing songs, playing the game of dreidel and eating oil-based foods such as latke, a potato pancake, as well as lighting menorahs. Hannukah, also spelled Chanukkah, spreads the message that good triumphs evil and light will conquer darkness, according to a news release from Chabad. "At this fraught time for the Jewish community, with war in Israel and American Jews facing a major rise in antisemitism, this year we are doing more to celebrate Hanukkah with joy and Jewish pride,” said Rabbi Shneur Cadaner. “The menorah and Hanukkah represent freedom of the human spirit, freedom from tyranny and oppression, and of the victory of good over evil.” Chabad of the Quad Cities Rabbi Shneur Cadaner gives remarks prior to the lighting an 8-foot menorah in Bettendorf, during the fifth night of Hanukkah on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. At Sunday's ceremony, battery operated votive candles were spread out among the crowd as the rabbi and his wife, Chana Cadaner, spoke about the significance of lighting candles to commemorate bringing light into the world. "We add light to the world and we make it a better place," she said, asking participants to turn on their lights one by one. "We are a community that spreads light no matter how dark it may seem around us." This year’s celebrations carried extra significance as it marks 50 years since the first public menorah was lit at the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia in 1974. The public menorah was lit after the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, launched a worldwide campaign in 1973 to build awareness and promote observance of Hanukkah, according to a news release. Maureen and Harry Wellner were on hand for Chabad of the Quad Cities lighting of an 8-foot menorah in Bettendorf, on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. As a small crowd gathered at the busy intersection in Bettendorf, Mayor Bob Gallagher lit the ceremonial first candle on the menorah and wished a peaceful and happy holiday to all. The Quad-Cities' menorah is one of more than 15,000 large public menorahs throughout the world, including menorahs in front of the White House, the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, the Great Wall of China and Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate. Hanukkah is a joyous celebration that brings families and communities together to commemorate historical events and reflect on the values of perseverance, faith, and the triumph of light over darkness. Joe McCoy lights the giant menorah at 18th St. and 53rd Ave., the future home of the Chabad Center, on Sunday in Bettendorf. The Quad Cities Jewish community gathered to light a giant menorah on the fourth day of Hanukkah. Guests smile after the first candle is lit Sunday on the giant menorah at 18th St. and 53rd Ave. in Bettendorf. The Quad Cities Jewish community gathered to light a giant menorah on the fourth day of Hanukkah on Sunday, Dec. 10, in Bettendorf. Rabbi Shneur Cadaner holds the torch to light the giant menorah on Sunday, December 10, in Bettendorf. The Quad Cities Jewish community gathered to light a giant menorah on the fourth day of Hanukkah on Sunday, December 10, in Bettendorf. Robert Lewis, a retired chef, gives a blessing in Hebrew before lighting a candle on the menorah on Sunday, December 10, in Bettendorf. The Quad Cities Jewish community gathered to light a giant menorah on the fourth day of Hanukkah on Sunday, December 10, in Bettendorf. Mayor of Bettendorf, Bob Gallagher, speaks to guests before the menorah lighting ceremony on the fourth day of Hanukkah on Sunday, December 10, in Bettendorf. The Quad Cities Jewish community gathered to light a giant menorah on the fourth day of Hanukkah on Sunday, December 10, in Bettendorf. The Quad Cities Jewish community gathered to light a giant menorah on the fourth day of Hanukkah on Sunday, December 10, in Bettendorf. Receive the latest in local entertainment news in your inbox weekly! {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items.
NEW YORK —The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is providing tips to help consumers navigate return and refund policies. According to the National Retail Federation, this year’s holiday weekend from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday set record levels for consumer spending. The State of Retail Returns 2024 Report states $743 billion dollars’ worth of merchandise were returned last year. However, policies vary from store to store, making returns and refunds a challenge at times. Consumers should be aware of laws that protect them so they can make informed decisions about holiday returns and understand what to look for when reviewing return and refund policies. “As the holiday shopping season comes to an end, both gift givers and receivers may have changed their minds about what they bought,” Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley said in a news release. “But depending on where you’re returning the items, there may be some limitations. It’s important for consumers to pay attention, prior to purchase, the return and refund policy so you can exchange that item you’ll never use for something you love.” The Division of Consumer Protection offers the following tips to help consumers navigate return and refund policies: Pay Attention to Return Policies: New York State law requires that stores post their refund policies conspicuously – on the item, at the store entrance or on or near the cash register. Retailers must provide a written copy of the store’s return policy when requested. New York State Law does not require retailers to accept returns; however, they must post a conspicuous notice visible to consumers before the point of sale, advising that no returns will be accepted.If the retailer does not post a return policy, the law requires the retailer accept returns of unused, undamaged merchandise within 30 days of the purchase date. The returned item must include a proof of purchase and the refund must be in the form of cash or credit based on the customer’s preference.Understand the Refund Terms: For retailers that allow returns, New York State law does not require refunds to be given in any specific manner. However, it does require the form of the refund – cash, credit or exchange – be clearly disclosed in advance of purchase. Retailers must also disclose any fees associated with the return. If no fee is listed, customers should inquire whether the store imposes a re-stocking fee for returned merchandise and determine prior to purchase if the item can be returned for a refund or only store credit. Retain Any Proofs of Purchase: Consumers should hold on to receipts in the event a product needs to be returned. If purchasing gifts, ask if a gift receipt is available. It is also advised to keep the packaging of an item, along with its confirmation number. Consumers having difficulty obtaining a refund are encouraged to file a complaint with the New York State Division of Consumer Protection. About the New York State Division of Consumer Protection Follow the New York Department of State on Facebook, X and Instagram and check in every Tuesday for more practical tips that educate and empower New York consumers on a variety of topics. Sign up to receive consumer alerts directly to your email or phone here. The New York State Division of Consumer Protection provides voluntary mediation between a consumer and a business when a consumer has been unsuccessful at reaching a resolution on their own. The Consumer Assistance Helpline 1-800-697-1220 is available Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, excluding State Holidays, and consumer complaints can be filed at any time at www.dos.ny.gov/consumerprotection. The Division can also be reached via X at @NYSConsumer or Facebook.
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