Free Public Shredding Day in Brooklyn, NY

The NYS Consumer Protection Board, NYS State Assemblywoman Helene E. Weinstein and Cintas Corporation Team Up to Help Consumers Prevent Identity Theft Related to Dumpster Diving

NEW YORK, NY (09/20/2010)(readMedia)-- The New York State Consumer Protection Board's (CPB) Shred the Word! program is coming to Brooklyn. The CPB and New York State Assemblywoman Helene E. Weinstein are joining with Cintas Corporation to bring the public free information, resources and the opportunity to shred personal records. Shredding is a proven deterrent of "dumpster diving" and identity theft.

For background information, read the press release for the event.

View the Shred the Word! event calendar for past/future dates and locations.

WHO:

New York State Consumer Protection Board and New York State Assemblywoman Helene E. Weinstein
WHAT:

SHRED THE WORD! -- Free shredding program, open to the public, courtesy of the CPB with the support of local organizations. A shredding truck will be on site. Consumers can watch their materials get shredded. Media will have the opportunity to watch and participate. Assemblywoman Helene E. Weinstein and CPB Chairperson and Executive Director Mindy A. Bockstein will be available on site.
WHEN: Tuesday September 21, 2010 at 10:00AM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: Roosevelt Savings Bank
2925 Avenue U
(at Nostrand Ave)
Brooklyn, New York 11229
NOTES:

Media will have the opportunity to watch and participate. Assemblywoman Helene E. Weinstein and CPB Chairperson and Executive Director Mindy A. Bockstein will be available on site.