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NYS Department of Education - NYC,LI
116 W. 32nd St., 14th Fl.
New York, NY 10001

General Info: 212-417-4000
Professional Licensing: 518-474-3817,
Albany: (800)342-3729
Schools for the Handicapped/Learning Disabled: 718-260-2705
Office of Pupil Trans. (Yellow school buses): 718-784-3313
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE:
1 Park Ave.
NY 10016
800-442-8106

*Handles written complaints against professions reg. by Bd of Regents* (Physicians, Physician Assistants: Illegal practice only) Acupuncture; Architecture; Accountancy; Audiology; Chiropractic; Dentistry; Design; Nursing; Massage; Midwifery; Therapy; Optometry; Pharmacy; Podiatry; Engineering; Psychology; Social Work; Veterinary Med.

Secretary of State, Dept of State - All NYS
162 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12231

1-900 TEL-CORP, or 1-900-835-2677 To check corporate names, addresses and other information on file with the state. Flat fee of $4.00 for up to five corporations.

Licensing: (518) 474-4429 24-hour automated sys., operators 8:30-4:30
This agency does not take complaints.
Local Address 270 Broadway, New York, NY. 10007

NYS Department of Education - NYC,LI
116 W. 32nd St., 14th Fl.
New York, NY 10001

General Info: 212-417-4000
Professional Licensing: 518-474-3817, (800)342-3729
Schools for the handicapped/learning disabled: 718-260-2705
Office of Public Trans.(Yellow school buses): 718-784-3313
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE:
1 Park Ave, NY 10016 800-442-8106
*Handles written complaints against professions reg. by Bd of Regents* (Physicians, Physician Assistants: Illegal practice only)
Acupuncture; Architecture; Accountancy; Audiology; Chiropractic; Dentistry; Design; Nursing; Massage; Midwifery; Therapy; Optometry; Pharmacy; Podiatry; Engineering; Psychology; Social Work; Veterinary Med.

Secretary of State, Dept of State - All NYS
162 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12231

1-900 TEL-CORP, or 1-900-835-2677 To check corporate names, addresses and other information on file with the state. Flat fee of $4.00 for up to five corporations.

Licensing: (518) 474-4429 24-hour automated sys., operators 8:30-4:30
This agency does not take complaints.
Local Address 270 Broadway, New York, NY. 10007

NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs - NYC
42 Broadway
New York, NY 10004


Complaints/Info:212-487-4444
Handles inquiries ONLY about business firms they license. Do not refer any other inquiries to DCA. Special note for electronics- the DCA licenses camera & electronic stores in midtown Manhattan only

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NYS Department of Labor
718-797-7396

Division of Labor Standards
1 Main Street Rm 622
Brooklyn, NY 11201
www.labor.state.ny.us

NYC Dept. of Health - NYC, LI
93 Worth Street
New York, NY 10013

Info/Complaints: 212-442-9666

Dog Licensing registration program: 212-566-2456

Provides information, handles complaints on businesses they license.

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Dept. of Health Nassau County
240 Old Country Road
Mineola, NY 11501
Info. 516-535-3413

Dept. of Suffolk Health
County Center
Riverhead, NY 11901
Info: 516-852-2100

Food Complaints: 516-535-3684

NYS Department of Education - NYC,LI
116 W. 32nd St., 14th Fl.
New York, NY 10001

General Info: 212-417-4000
Professional Licensing: 518-474-3817,
Albany: (800)342-3729
Schools for the Handicapped/Learning Disabled: 718-260-2705
Office of Pupil Trans. (Yellow school buses): 718-784-3313
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE:
1 Park Ave.
NY 10016
800-442-8106

*Handles written complaints against professions reg. by Bd of Regents* (Physicians, Physician Assistants: Illegal practice only) Acupuncture; Architecture; Accountancy; Audiology; Chiropractic; Dentistry; Design; Nursing; Massage; Midwifery; Therapy; Optometry; Pharmacy; Podiatry; Engineering; Psychology; Social Work; Veterinary Med.
 

NYC Dept. of Consumer Affairs - NYC
42 Broadway
New York, NY 10004


Complaints/Info:212-487-4444
Handles inquiries ONLY about business firms they license. Do not refer any other inquiries to DCA. Special note for electronics- the DCA licenses camera & electronic stores in midtown Manhattan only

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NYS Department of Labor
718-797-7396

Division of Labor Standards
1 Main Street Rm 622
Brooklyn, NY 11201
www.labor.state.ny.us

Secretary of State, Dept of State - All NYS
162 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12231

1-900 TEL-CORP, or 1-900-835-2677 To check corporate names, addresses and other information on file with the state. Flat fee of $4.00 for up to five corporations.

Licensing: (518) 474-4429 24-hour automated sys., operators 8:30-4:30
This agency does not take complaints.
Local Address 270 Broadway, New York, NY. 10007

Office for the Disabled

148 Martine Ave Room 936
White Plains, NY 10601

(914) 285-2957
Mid-Hudson area.
Provide information, referrals, half-price public transportation, parking permits.

NYS Department of Education - NYC/LI

116 W. 32nd St., 14th fl.
New York, NY 10001

General Info: 212-643-4760
Professional Licensing: 518-474-3817, Albany: (800)342-3729
Schools for the handicapped/learning disabled: 718-260-2705
Office of Pupil Trans.(Yellow School Buses): 718-784-3313
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE: 1 Park Ave. NY 10016 (800) 442-8106
*Handles written complaints against professions reg. by Bd of Regents*

(Physicians, Physician Assistants: Illegal practice ONLY)
Acupuncture; Architecture; Accountancy; Audiology; Chiropractic; Dentistry; Design; Nursing; Massage; Midwifery; Therapy; Optometry; Pharmacy; Podiatry; Engineering; Psychology; Social Work; Veterinary Med.

Deafness
NY Society for the Deaf - All NYS
817 Broadway
New York, NY 10003

Information: 673-6500, 777-3900

Provides information and referrals concerning facilities and services available to the deaf; provides interpreters, sign language instruction, counseling and employment.

Hearing Aids
Secretary of State, Dept of State - All NYS
162 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12231

1-900 TEL-CORP, or 1-900-835-2677 To check corporate names, addresses and other information on file with the state. Flat fee of $4.00 for up to five corporations.

Licensing: (518) 474-4429 24-hour automated sys., operators 8:30-4:30
This agency does not take complaints.
Local Address 270 Broadway, New York, NY. 10007

Audiologists

NYS Department of Education - NYC,LI
116 W. 32nd St., 14th Fl.
New York, NY 10001

General Info: 212-417-4000
Professional Licensing: 518-474-3817,
Albany: (800)342-3729
Schools for the Handicapped/Learning Disabled: 718-260-2705
Office of Pupil Trans. (Yellow school buses): 718-784-3313
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE:
1 Park Ave.
NY 10016
800-442-8106

*Handles written complaints against professions reg. by Bd of Regents* (Physicians, Physician Assistants: Illegal practice only) Acupuncture; Architecture; Accountancy; Audiology; Chiropractic; Dentistry; Design; Nursing; Massage; Midwifery; Therapy; Optometry; Pharmacy; Podiatry; Engineering; Psychology; Social Work; Veterinary Med.

Doctors
County Medical Societies - Mid-Hudson
Various

NY Westchester County (914) 948-4100

Orange County (914) 561-0381

Ulster County (914) 561-0391

Putnam County (914) 628-0909

Dutchess County (914) 452-2140

A professional organization of physicians which provides referrals (to members) and handles physician complaints, excluding billing. Inquiries can be phoned in; complaints must be mailed to the Grievance Committee.

County Medical Societies - NYC & LI
15 E. 26th St. 11th Fl.
New York, NY 10010

New York County Medical Society 212-684-4850

Queens County 112-25 Queens Blvd. Forest Hills 11375 (718)268-7300

Bronx County 2550 Bainbridge Ave. Bronx 10458 548-4401

Richmond County 7 Vanderbilt Ave Staten Island 10304 (718)442-7267

Kings County 1313 Bedford Ave. Brooklyn 11216 (718)467-9000

Nassau County (516)832-2300 Suffolk County (516)265-6666

A professional organization of physicians which provides referrals (to members) and handles physician complaints, excluding billing. Inquiries can be phoned in; complaints must be mailed to the attention of the Grievance Committee.

Office of Prof. Medical Conduct - NYS Dept of Health
Empire State Plaza
Corning Tower
Albany, NY 12237
518-474-8357

Handles complaints of professional misconduct against Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Specialist Assistants.
(Complaints of illegal practice of medicine by unlicensed persons should be sent to the Office of Professional Discipline - see that listing)

Amer. Soc. of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons - NYS
233 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601

Referral for Plastic Surgeons 800-635-0635

Complaints against members of the Society write to:
Surgical Grievance Committee
American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
Att: Thomas Schedler
233 North Michigan Avenue Suite 1900
Chicago, IL 60601

NYS Department of Education - NYC/LI
116 W. 32nd St., 14th fl.
New York, NY 10001

General Info: 212-643-4760

Professional Licensing: 518-474-3817, Albany: (800)342-3729

Schools for the handicapped/learning disabled: 718-260-2705

Office of Pupil Trans.(Yellow School Buses): 718-784-3313

OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE: 1 Park Ave. NY 10016 (800) 442-8106
*Handles written complaints against professions reg. by Bd of Regents*
(Physicians, Physician Assistants: Illegal practice ONLY)
Acupuncture; Architecture; Accountancy; Audiology; Chiropractic; Dentistry; Design; Nursing; Massage; Midwifery; Therapy; Optometry; Pharmacy; Podiatry; Engineering; Psychology; Social Work; Veterinary Med.


Nurses

NYS Department of Education - NYC,LI
116 W. 32nd St., 14th Fl.
New York, NY 10001

General Info: 212-417-4000
Professional Licensing: 518-474-3817,
Albany: (800)342-3729
Schools for the Handicapped/Learning Disabled: 718-260-2705
Office of Pupil Trans. (Yellow school buses): 718-784-3313
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE:
1 Park Ave.
NY 10016
800-442-8106

*Handles written complaints against professions reg. by Bd of Regents* (Physicians, Physician Assistants: Illegal practice only) Acupuncture; Architecture; Accountancy; Audiology; Chiropractic; Dentistry; Design; Nursing; Massage; Midwifery; Therapy; Optometry; Pharmacy; Podiatry; Engineering; Psychology; Social Work; Veterinary Med.

Dentists

Office of Professional Discipline - Mid-Hudson
55 Church St.
White Plains, NY 10601

(914) 761-8067

Handles written complaints about professions regulated by the Board of Regents: pharmacy, nursing, dentistry, optometry, massage, architecture, CPAs, engineering, shorthand, reporters, occupational & physical therapy. (Unlike the NYC office, they do not handle complaints against doctors.)

Dental Society of NYS - NYS,LI
Dept of Health Affairs
30 East 42nd Street
New York, NY 10017

Info: Central Office:518-465-0044 District Dental Soc.:212-889-8940

1st District Dental Society (Manhattan, Queens, Bronx): 212-889-8940

2nd District Dental Society (Brooklyn, SI): 718-522-3939

When a consumer makes a complaint or inquiry against a dentist, the Central Office will determine whether or not the dentist is a member of the 1st or 2nd District Dental Society. If so, the Society will handle the complaint or provide a referral on New York City dentists only.
**NOTE: This organization does not release complaint information**

NYS Department of Education - NYC,LI
116 W. 32nd St., 14th Fl.
New York, NY 10001

General Info: 212-417-4000

Professional Licensing: 518-474-3817, Albany: (800)342-3729

Schools for the Handicapped/Learning Disabled: 718-260-2705

Office of Pupil Trans. (Yellow school buses): 718-784-3313

OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE: 1 Park Ave. NY 10016 800-442-8106
*Handles written complaints against professions reg. by Bd of Regents*
(Physicians, Physician Assistants: Illegal practice only)
Acupuncture; Architecture; Accountancy; Audiology; Chiropractic; Dentistry; Design; Nursing; Massage; Midwifery; Therapy; Optometry; Pharmacy; Podiatry; Engineering; Psychology; Social Work; Veterinary Med.


Opticians & Optometrists

NYS Department of Education - NYC,LI
116 W. 32nd St., 14th Fl.
New York, NY 10001

General Info: 212-417-4000
Professional Licensing: 518-474-3817,
Albany: (800)342-3729
Schools for the Handicapped/Learning Disabled: 718-260-2705
Office of Pupil Trans. (Yellow school buses): 718-784-3313
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE:
1 Park Ave.
NY 10016
800-442-8106

*Handles written complaints against professions reg. by Bd of Regents* (Physicians, Physician Assistants: Illegal practice only) Acupuncture; Architecture; Accountancy; Audiology; Chiropractic; Dentistry; Design; Nursing; Massage; Midwifery; Therapy; Optometry; Pharmacy; Podiatry; Engineering; Psychology; Social Work; Veterinary Med.

Podiatrists

NYS Department of Education - NYC,LI
116 W. 32nd St., 14th Fl.
New York, NY 10001

General Info: 212-417-4000
Professional Licensing: 518-474-3817,
Albany: (800)342-3729
Schools for the Handicapped/Learning Disabled: 718-260-2705
Office of Pupil Trans. (Yellow school buses): 718-784-3313
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE:
1 Park Ave.
NY 10016
800-442-8106

*Handles written complaints against professions reg. by Bd of Regents* (Physicians, Physician Assistants: Illegal practice only) Acupuncture; Architecture; Accountancy; Audiology; Chiropractic; Dentistry; Design; Nursing; Massage; Midwifery; Therapy; Optometry; Pharmacy; Podiatry; Engineering; Psychology; Social Work; Veterinary Med.


Psychologists

NYS Department of Education - NYC,LI
116 W. 32nd St., 14th Fl.
New York, NY 10001

General Info: 212-417-4000
Professional Licensing: 518-474-3817,
Albany: (800)342-3729
Schools for the Handicapped/Learning Disabled: 718-260-2705
Office of Pupil Trans. (Yellow school buses): 718-784-3313
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE:
1 Park Ave.
NY 10016
800-442-8106

*Handles written complaints against professions reg. by Bd of Regents* (Physicians, Physician Assistants: Illegal practice only) Acupuncture; Architecture; Accountancy; Audiology; Chiropractic; Dentistry; Design; Nursing; Massage; Midwifery; Therapy; Optometry; Pharmacy; Podiatry; Engineering; Psychology; Social Work; Veterinary Med.


Therapists (Physical, Occupational & Respiratory)

NYS Department of Education - NYC,LI
116 W. 32nd St., 14th Fl.
New York, NY 10001

General Info: 212-417-4000
Professional Licensing: 518-474-3817,
Albany: (800)342-3729
Schools for the Handicapped/Learning Disabled: 718-260-2705
Office of Pupil Trans. (Yellow school buses): 718-784-3313
OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE:
1 Park Ave.
NY 10016
800-442-8106

*Handles written complaints against professions reg. by Bd of Regents* (Physicians, Physician Assistants: Illegal practice only) Acupuncture; Architecture; Accountancy; Audiology; Chiropractic; Dentistry; Design; Nursing; Massage; Midwifery; Therapy; Optometry; Pharmacy; Podiatry; Engineering; Psychology; Social Work; Veterinary Med.

NYS Department of Education - All NYS
116 w. 32nd ST., 14th Fl.
New York, NY 10001

General Info: 212-417-4000

Professional Licensing: 518-474-3817, Albany: (800)342-3729

Schools for the handicapped/learning disabled: 718-260-2705

Office of Public Trans.(Yellow school buses): 718-784-3313

OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE: 1 Park Ave, NY 10016 800-442-8106
*Handles written complaints against professions reg. by Bd of Regents*
(Physicians, Physician Assistants: illegal practice only)
Acupuncture; Architecture; Accounting; Audiology; Chiropractic; Dentistry; Design; Nursing; Massage; Midwifery; Therapy; Optometry; Pharmacy; Podiatry; Engineering; Psychology; Social Work; Veterinary Med.

Food and Drug Administration - All NYS
850 Third Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11232

Info 718-965-5300 Complaints 718-965-5725

Responsibilities for the regulation of food drugs medical devices

Office of Professional Discipline - Mid-Hudson
55 Church St.
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 761-8067


Handles written complaints about professions regulated by the Board of Regents: pharmacy, nursing, dentistry, optometry, massage, architecture, CPAs, engineering, shorthand, reporters, occupational & physical therapy. (Unlike the NYC office, they do not handle complaints against doctors.)

NYC Dept. of Health - NYC, LI
93 Worth Street
New York, NY 10013

Info/Complaints: 212-442-9666

Dog Licensing registration program: 212-566-2456

Provides information, handles complaints on businesses they license.

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Dept. of Health Nassau County
240 Old Country Road
Mineola, NY 11501
Info. 516-535-3413

Dept. of Suffolk Health
County Center
Riverhead, NY 11901
Info: 516-852-2100

Food Complaints: 516-535-3684

Home Care

New York State Department of Health
Corning Tower
Empire State Plaza,
Albany, NY 12237 

Home Care and Hospice Complaints
    Home Health Hotline - 1-800-628-5972

NYC Dept of Human Resources Admin. - NYC,LI
250 Church Street
New York, NY 10013

Information: 718-291-1900

Home Care Service (provide home care for low-income elderly): 212-420-7490 Dept of Aging: 212-442-1000

Food Stamps: 212-420-7328, 7010

Senior Centers:212-433-2784

Child Abuse Hotline: (800)342-3720

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Senior Citizen (Nassau County) 400 County Seat Drive Mineola, NY 11501
516-571-5814

Senior Citizen (Suffolk County) 395 Oser Avenue, Hauppauge NY 11788
516-853-3610


Nursing Homes 

NYC Area
NYS Department of Health
90 Church Street, 15th Flr., LTCP/NH
New York, NY 10007-2919
Phone: (212) 417-4999
Fax: (212) 417-6551

Long Island Area
Courthouse Corporate Center
Suite 5000
320 Carleton Avenue
Central Islip, NY 11722

New Rochelle Area
NYS Department of Health
145 Huguenot Street
New Rochelle, NY 10801
Phone: (914) 654-7058
Fax: (914) 235-4990

Nursing Home Complaint Hotline: 1-888-201-4563

NYS Dept. of Health - All NYS
116 West 32nd St.
New York, NY 10001

Information: 212-502-0855 or 0833

Handles complaints about hospitals

NYC Dept. of Health - NYC
455 First Ave.
New York, NY 10016

Complaints: 212-442-1999

Medicaid - All NYS
NYC Dept of Social Services
330 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001

Main office: 718-291-1900

Medicaid: 212-417-4830

Assistance program for certain groups of low-income individuals whereby their medical bills are paid.

Food and Drug Administration - All NYS
850 Third Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11232

Info 718-965-5300 Complaints 718-965-5725

Responsibilities for the regulation of food drugs medical devices

NYC Department of Health - NYC/LI
125 Worth Street
New York, NY 10013

Information/Complaints 285-9503

Provides information, handles complaints on businesses they license.

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Poison Control Center
Nassau County Medical Center
East Meadow, NY 11554
516-542-2323