Telemarketers Tremble with new law in New York state

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	community/pop Telemarketers Tremble By Isabelle Pierre Photos by Jason Taylor
	After a long day of school or work, you're finally home. You come in, change into your house clothes and are ready to sit back and relax. Just as you're about to watch television or eat your dinner, the phone rings. You pick up the phone and come to find that it's those pesky telemarketers, trying to sell you stuff you don't need. Well, New York State has a service that allows you to put yourself on a list, so when telemarketers call they are fined a considerable amount of money. We went to the streets to get the reactions of people on this fairly new service. If you would like to put yourself on the list call 1-800-NYS-1220. The number might be busy. (A reminder this is only for New York State.) Name: Evette Age: 34 Ocupation: Manager. telecommunications company Residence: Long Island What do you think of telemarketers? I think telemarketers are annoying. What do you think about the service, and have you used it? I like the service, and I have already used it. Have you ever bought something from a telemarketer? Yes, actually... a magazine. How do you get rid of them? I usually say I'm not interested. What is the rudest you have ever been to a telemarketer? The rudest? A stern no and I hang up. Name:Mindy Fila Age: 22 Ocupation: Student What do you think of telemarketers?I think that they are a little redundant. What do you think about the service, and have you used it? I think it's a little harsh. Have you ever bought something from a telemarketer? No. How do you get rid of them? I usually say I'm busy. What is the rudest you have ever been to a telemarketer? Probably just hung up as they were speaking. Name: Tricia Brown Age: 19 Ocupation: Student Residence: Brooklyn What do you think of telemarketers? I think they're annoying. What do you think about the service, and have you used it?I think the service wouldn't be needed if they stopped calling after you denied them once before. Have you ever bought something from a telemarketer? No. How do you get rid of them? I just say wrong number. What is the rudest you have ever been to a telemarketer? I just hang up. Name: Lisha Small Age: 24 Ocupation: Graphic Designer Residence: Queens What do you think of telemarketers? I don't like them. What do you think about the service, and have you used it? I think it's a good service Have you ever bought something from a telemarketer? No. How do you get rid of them? I say "no hablo ingles." Name: William Smith Age: 40 Ocupation: VP of Allied Devices Residence: New Jersey What do you think of telemarketers? I hate them! What do you think about the service, and have you used it? I have never used the service, but I think it's great. Have you ever bought something from a telemarketer? NO! How do you get rid of them? I just hang up the phone. What is the rudest you have ever been to a telemarketer? I just sternly said no and hung up the phone. Again, the number to get off the telemarketer lists is: 1-800-NYS-1220

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