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Theemergency executive order"will empower the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection to prevent price gouging for formula."
“The nationwide infant formula shortage is hurting parents and families across our city at a time when we’re all still reeling from the crisis of the past two years,” added Deputy Mayor for Health & Human Services Anne Williams-Isom in the statement. “This executive order will ensure all of our agencies can use every tool in their toolkit to get infant formula to those who need it and make sure our youngest New Yorkers stay.”
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“We encourage any New Yorker who sees significant price increases in infant formula to report it to 311,” said DCWP Commissioner Vilda Vera Mayuga in the statement.
“We know that shortages in critical goods often affect our city’s most vulnerable, especially those New Yorkers and their families who rely on city services,” said DSS Commissioner Gary Jenkins. “DSS will work collaboratively with partners on the city, state, and federal level to meet the need for infant formula and fill any supply gaps, especially for those with the greatest level of need.”
MOFP Executive Director Kate MacKenzie ended the statement saying, “While the shortage is playing out on a national scale, we know that the pain is being felt acutely at the local level — and we will do everything in its power to provide meaningful relief for New York City families who are struggling to find affordable, accessible formula.”
source: people.com
