Posted on Mar 22, 2023
As Passover nears, New York's AG warns Jewish customers about car wash price gouging
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New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning New Yorkers to be wary of potentially discriminatory price gouging at car washes ahead of the Jewish holiday of Passover.
James' office said it has received reports of car wash businesses (largely in predominantly Orthodox Jewish communities in New York City) raising prices by as much as 50% for Jewish customers looking for cleaning services close to Passover.
"Taking advantage of someone's religious observances and practices is offensive, discriminatory, and absolutely unacceptable," James said in a press release on Monday. "For millions of observant Jews in New York and beyond, Passover is an important holiday, and their preparations should be respected, not manipulated for profit. I urge any New Yorker who is concerned that they have been a victim of discriminatory behavior because of their religion, race, or background to contact my office immediately."
New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning New Yorkers to be wary of potentially discriminatory price gouging at car washes ahead of the Jewish holiday of Passover.
James' office said it has received reports of car wash businesses (largely in predominantly Orthodox Jewish communities in New York City) raising prices by as much as 50% for Jewish customers looking for cleaning services close to Passover.
"Taking advantage of someone's religious observances and practices is offensive, discriminatory, and absolutely unacceptable," James said in a press release on Monday. "For millions of observant Jews in New York and beyond, Passover is an important holiday, and their preparations should be respected, not manipulated for profit. I urge any New Yorker who is concerned that they have been a victim of discriminatory behavior because of their religion, race, or background to contact my office immediately."
As Passover nears, New York's AG warns Jewish customers about car wash price gouging
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Interesting...maybe since this got some attention it will keep the extreme pricing down
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."Local news reports indicate the problem has been around for years. An NBC New York story from 2011 reported price gouging at several car washes in Brooklyn ahead of Passover.
James said she's sent letters to organizations representing car wash owners in New York reminding their members that this kind of price gouging is illegal and should be reported.
James' office says if anyone is aware of businesses using discriminatory practices or believes that they were charged more for services because of their religion, race, or background, they are encouraged to file a complaint with OAG online..."
..."Local news reports indicate the problem has been around for years. An NBC New York story from 2011 reported price gouging at several car washes in Brooklyn ahead of Passover.
James said she's sent letters to organizations representing car wash owners in New York reminding their members that this kind of price gouging is illegal and should be reported.
James' office says if anyone is aware of businesses using discriminatory practices or believes that they were charged more for services because of their religion, race, or background, they are encouraged to file a complaint with OAG online..."
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