NYS Attorney General Presentations
On the 2nd Thursday of each month, the Assistant Attorney General meets with interested consumers at the Cooperative Extension Education Center, 615 Willow Avenue, Ithaca, New York from 11:00am until 1:00pm. The program starts at 11:00am with a presentation on a consumer topic (listed below) and is then followed with an opportunity for local consumers to discuss their individual problem with the Assistant Attorney General. Consumers wishing an individual consultation should arrive by 12:30pm.
This program is free and open to the public, and no appointment is needed. For more information about the jurisdiction of the NYS Attorney General's Office and what information consumers should bring with them, call the Consumer Helpline at 272-2292 between 10:00am and 2:00pm weekdays. Presentations are taped and can be viewed by Time-Warner Cable subscribers on Channel 15 on Mondays at 7:00am, 1:00pm, and 7:00pm
Schedule of Topics
Consumer Credit Issues
January 12, 2012 (rebroadcast on Public Access Channel 15 on Mondays in February)
Landowners' Rights Regarding Oil & Gas Leases
February 9, 2012 (rebroadcast on Public Access Channel 15 on Mondays in March)
Overview of the Ins & Outs of Insurances
March 8, 2012 (rebroadcast on Public Access Channel 15 on Mondays in April)
Home Improvement Scams
April 12, 2012 (rebroadcast on Public Access Channel 15 on Mondays in May)
Tenant/Landlord Rights & Responsibilities
May 10, 2012 (rebroadcast on Public Access Channel 15 on Mondays in June)
Being a Wise Consumer in the Utility Market
June 14, 2012 (rebroadcast on Public Access Channel 15 on Mondays in July)
Update on Consumer Frauds & Scams
July 12, 2012 (rebroadcast on Public Access Channel 15 on Mondays in August)
Avoiding & Resolving Problems with Car Purchases and Repairs
August 9, 2012 (rebroadcast on Public Access Channel 15 on Mondays in September)
Landlord/Tenant Rights & Responsibilities
September 13, 2012 (rebroadcast on Public Access Channel 15 on Mondays in October)
Consumers Rights & Responsibilities in the Marketplace
October 11, 2012 (rebroadcast on Public Access Channel 15 on Mondays in November)
Charitable Giving Update
November 8, 2012 (rebroadcast on Public Access Channel 15 on Mondays in December)
Avoiding Consumer Problems on the Internet
December 13, 2012 (rebroadcast on Public Access Channel 15 on Mondays in January 2013)
