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2018 News | Press Release Archives [2]
2020 News Releases
- January 24, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Historic Crackdown on Underage Drinking in 2019 [3] - January 11, 2020
DMV Announces Extended Hours and Saturday Appointments to Accommodate Increase in Customers at NYC and Long Island Offices [4] - January 2, 2020
New York State DMV and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance during January [5]
2019 News Releases
- December 23, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Suspension of Construction-Related Lane Closures During Peak Holiday Travel Days [6] - December 11, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Impaired Driving Crackdown During Holiday Season [7] - December 3, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During December [8] - November 27, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Suspension of Construction Related Lane Closures Over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend [9] - November 26, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Crackdown on Impaired and Distracted Driving Over Thanksgiving Holiday [10] - November 21, 2019
SLA Issues Emergency Suspension for Oneonta Bar [11] - November 20, 2019
DMV Reminds Snowmobile Enthusiasts to Register for the Season [12] - November 18, 2019
State Liquor Authority Announces Results of October Statewide Underage Drinking Crackdowns [13] - November 14, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Results of State Police Halloween Week Enforcement Campaign [14] - November 12, 2019
DMV Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Winter Driving Conditions [15] - November 1, 2019
New York State Urges Motorists to Avoid Drowsy Driving as Daylight Saving Time Ends [16] - October 30, 2019
GTSC Reminds New Yorkers of New Rear-Facing Car Seat Law [17] - October 30, 2019
NYS Division of Consumer Protection Urges New Yorkers to be Safe During Halloween Celebration [18] - October 28, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police and Local Law Enforcement Crackdown on Impared Driving This Halloween [19] - October 18, 2019
GTSC Announces New Partnership with Students Against Destructive Decisions to Enhance Teen Driving Safety Statewide [20] - October 18, 2019
Governor Cuomo Reminds Motorists to Adhere to New York's "Move Over" Law When Approaching Emergency or Hazard Vehicles Along Roadways [21] - October 11, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Columbus Day Weekend Traffic Enforcement [22] - October 10, 2019
On Organ Donor Enrollment Day, Governor Cuomo Urges New Yorkers to Register as Organ Donors [23] - October 4, 2019
GTSC, DMV and Statewide Law Enforcement Announce Newest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts [24] - October 3, 2019
Consumer Alert: DMV Reminds New Yorkers to Check for Flood Damage Before Buying Used Vehicles [25] - October 2, 2019
DMV and DEC Warn Motorists to Watch for Deer and Moose on or Near Roadways [26] - October 1, 2019
DMV Reminds New Yorkers: One Year Until New Travel Requirements Take Effect [27] - September 27, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During October [28] - September 20, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announce Multi-Agency Effort to Crack Down on Underage Drinking in October [29] - September 13, 2019
GTSC Marks National Child Passenger Safety Week With Free Seat Inspections Statewide [30] - September 6, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During September [31] - [31]September 5, 2019
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Prohibiting Early Termination Fees on Motor Vehicle Lease Contracts if a Customer has Passed Away [32] - September 4, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Steps to Ensure Student Safety as New School Year Begins [33] - August 30, 2019
GTSC, DMV Encourage New Yorkers to Buckle Up as Holiday Travel Begins [34] - August 30, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Suspension of Construction-Related Lane Closures Over Labor Day Weekend [35] - August 30, 2019
Statement from Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder [36] - August 23, 2019
GTSC Leader Nationally Recognized for Highway Safety Improvement Efforts [37] - August 22, 2019
New York State Fair Visitors Can Apply for a REAL ID [38] - August 19, 2019
Governor Cuomo Launches Statewide Survey Allowing New Yorkers to Choose State's New License Plate Design [39] - August 14, 2019
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Further Enforce Child Support Obligations [40] - August 13, 2019
New York State Announces Impaired Driving Crackdown [41] - August 12, 2019
Media Advisory: New York State Kicks Off Impaired Driving Crackdown [42] - August 2, 2019
DMV, GTSC and Nascar Xfinity Driver Ross Chastain Promote Seatbelt Use During Racing at Watkins Glen International [43] - August 1, 2019
GTSC Announces Statewide Speeding Enforcement Campaign [44] - July 29, 2019
NYSDOT Announces Completion of Comprehensive Pedestrian Safety Corridor Study of Niagara Falls Boulevard [45] - July 29, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV and Xfinity Race Car Driver Ross Chastain Promote Seat Belt Use at Watkins Glen State Park [46] - July 25, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During August [47] - [47]July 24, 2019
New York State Fair Announces Record Estimated Attendance at New York State Fairgrounds Events [48] - July 16, 2019
State Police and local law enforcement to crack down on seat belt use in State Parks [49] - July 11, 2019
DMV Streamlines Ticketing Phone System to Save Customers Time [50] - July 8, 2019
DMV Offers Tips to Prevent Vehicle Thefts Statewide [51] - July 3, 2019
New York DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During July [52] - June 28, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police DWI Crackdown During the July 4 Holiday [53] - June 27, 2019
DMV Receives National Recognition for Distracted Driving Awareness and Fraud Detection and Prevention [54] - June 24, 2019
DMV Informs New Yorkers of New Law Impacting Slow-Moving Vehicles [55] - June 17, 2019
State Agencies Announce Start of Annual Pedestrian Safety Education Campaign and Enforcement Blitz [56] - June 11, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Crackdown on Fake ID Use and Underage Drinking During Summer Concert Season [57] - June 7, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Crackdown on Speeding [58] - June 4, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Arrest 225 People for Impaired Driving Over Memorial Day Weekend [59] - June 3, 2019
DMV, GTSC Urge Motorists to Look Out for Motorcycles as Americade Returns [60] - May 29, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspection and Assistance During June [61] - May 24, 2019
DMV Encourages Customers to Get a REAL ID as Summer Travel Season Begins [62] - May 22, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police and Local Law Enforcement to Crack Down on Impaired and Reckless Driving this Memorial Day Weekend [63] - May 20, 2019
DMV Announces Third Annual Vehicle Safety Week in New York State [64] - May 15, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Results of Statewide Underage Drinking Crackdowns [65] - May 14, 2019
GTSC, DMV Kick Off 20th Annual "Buckle Up New York, Click It or Ticket" Enforcement Campaign [66] - May 13, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV Kick Off 20th Annual "Buckle Up New York, Click It or Ticket" Enforcement Campaign [67] - May 9, 2019
DMV Launches Expanded Online Guide to Help Identify What is Needed to Register or Title a Car [68] - May 2, 2019
GTSC, DMV to Focus Campaign on Reducing Motorcycle Crashes [69] - May 2, 2019
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces 16th Annual 'Operation Safe Stop' to Prevent the Passing of Stopped School Buses [70] - May 1, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV Announce Campaign Focused on ‘Hot Spots’ for Motorcycle, Car Crashes [71] - April 30, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During May [72] - April 25, 2019
GTSC, DMV Kick Off "No Empty Chair" Education and Enforcement Campaign in Binghamton [73] - April 24, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV Kick Off 2019 “No Empty Chair” Education and Enforcement Campaign in Binghamton [74] - April 22, 2019
DMV Encourages New Yorkers to Celebrate Earth Week By Going Paperless With Electronic Reminders [75] - April 20, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Creation of Task Force to Train Technicians for Jobs in the Auto Industry [76] - April 12, 2019
NYS DMV Reports Record Number of Online Transactions by Customers [77] - April 9, 2019
GTSC, DMV Highlight Dangers of Distracted Driving [78] - April 8, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV Launch Campaign to Target Distracted Driving; DOT and Thruway Authority Join to Support Work Zone Safety [79] - April 8, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Increased Effort by State Agencies to Support National Work Zone Awareness Week [80] - April 2, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces April Crackdowns to Combat Underage Drinking [81] - March 29, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During April [82] - March 28, 2019
GTSC, DMV and Statewide Law Enforcement Announce Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts [83] - March 27, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV Announce Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts [84] - March 26, 2019
DMV Announces Learner Permit Test Now Available in Bengali and Nepali [85] - March 18, 2019
Media Advisory: Lt. Gov. Joins DMV, Local Officials Tuesday for Grand Opening of Albany District Office [86] - March 13, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV and DOH Discuss Dangers of Drowsy Driving with Students at University at Buffalo [87] - March 8, 2019
Governor Cuomo Urges Motorists to Avoid Drowsy Driving as Daylight Saving Time Begins [88] - February 28, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During March [89] - February 26, 2019
GTSC, DMV and Statewide Law Enforcement Announce Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts - 2/26/19 [90] - February 25, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV Announce Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts - 2/25/19 [91] - February 21, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces FY 2020 Executive Budget will Strengthen Protections Against Assault for Transportation Workers [92] - February 12, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Over $4 Million in Vehicle Titles Recovered for New Yorkers [93] - February 8, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Arrest 139 People for Impaired Driving During Super Bowl Weekend [94] - February 6, 2019
New York State Announces Final Public Session for Task Force to Approve Ride Sharing Service Recommendations for Customers with Disabilities [95] - February 1, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Record Number of Fake ID Seizures in 2018 [96] - January 31, 2019
State Police to increase DWI enforcement during Super Bowl Weekend [97] - January 30, 2019
Due to the Weather, New York State Postpones Final Public Session for Task Force to Approve Ride Sharing Service Recommendations for Customers with Disabilities [98] - January 28, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During February [99] - January 8, 2019
New York State Reschedules Final Public Session for Task Force to Approve Ride Sharing Service Recommendations for Customers with Disabilities [100]
2018 News Releases
- December 31, 2018
New York State Announces Final Public Session for Task Force to Approve Ride Sharing Service Recommendations for Customers with Disabilities - 12-31-18 [101] - December 27, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces Suspension of Construction-Related Lane Closures to Ease Traffic During Peak New Year's Travel Days [102] - December 26, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Crackdown on Impaired Driving Through the New Year [103] - December 24, 2018
DMV Announces Relocation of Albany District Office [104] - December 21, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces $4.2 Million for Snowmobile Trail Maintenance and Grooming Across New York State [105] - December 21, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces Suspension of Construction-related Lane Closures to Ease Traffic During Peak Holiday Travel Days [106] - December 20, 2018
DMV Expands REAL ID Public Outreach to Syracuse Hancock and Long Island MacArthur Airports [107] - December 13, 2018
State Police Announce Participation in National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Crackdown [108] - December 7, 2018
DMV and State Police Urge New Yorkers to be Careful This Holiday Season While Driving, Shopping [109] - December 5, 2018
SLA Issues Emergency Suspension for Hyde Park bar [110] - November 30, 2018
DMV Reminds Snowmobile Enthusiasts to Register for the Season [111] - November 20, 2018
New York State Police to Crack Down on Drinking and Driving During the Thanksgiving Holiday [112] - November 20, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces Suspension of Construction-Related Lane Closures to Ease Traffic During Peak Thanksgiving Travel Days [113] - November 19, 2018
DMV Recognized for Anti-crime and Consumer Protection Efforts [114] - November 16, 2018
Updated: New York State Announces Public Listening Sessions to Study Accessible Ride Sharing Services for Customers with Disabilities [115] - November 15, 2018
DMV Trains Law Enforcement on Vehicle Identification Tampering to Crack Down on Auto Thefts Statewide [116] - November 14, 2018
MEDIA ADVISORY: DMV to Host Hands-on Auto Theft Prevention Training [117] - November 14, 2018
DMV, GTSC, DOT, State Police, and Thruway Authority Urge New Yorkers to Move Over for Roadside Workers [118] - November 13, 2018
New York State Announces Public Listening Sessions to Study Accessible Ride Sharing Services for Customers with Disabilities [119] - November 9, 2018
DMV Reminds NY Veterans Custom Military Series License Plates Available [120] - November 7, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces Results of 2018 Underage Drinking Crackdowns [121] - November 7, 2018
Media Advisory: The New York State Transportation Network Company Review Board Holds Public Meeting [122] - November 2, 2018
DMV and GTSC Remind Motorists of Danger of Drowsy Driving as Daylight Saving Time Ends [123] - November 1, 2018
NYS DMV Announces STOP-DWI Month in New York State [124] - October 30, 2018
New York Marks First Anniversary of Offering Real ID [125] - October 26, 2018
GTSC, DMV and Statewide Law Enforcement Announce Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts - 10-26-18 [126] - October 26, 2018
State Police Crackdown on Impaired Driving Through Halloween [127] - October 26, 2018
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV, NYSP Announce Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts [128] - October 25, 2018
DMV, GTSC Remind Drivers to Stop for School Buses During National School Bus Safety Week [129] - October 24, 2018
Media Advisory: GTSC Marks National Teen Driver Safety Week at Union-Endicott High School [130] - October 23, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces New Initiatives to Educate Teens About Safe Driving [131] - October 19, 2018
Media Advisory: GTSC Hosts Public Forum to Educate Parents and Teens About Driving Restrictions on Young Drivers [132] - October 19, 2018
Thruway Authority, NYSDOT and State Police Promote Awareness of New York's Move Over Law on National Move Over Day [133] - October 15, 2018
DMV and GTSC Urge Motorists to Prepare Vehicles for Winter Season [134] - October 10, 2018
NYS DOH, DMV Encourage New Yorkers to Join the Organ Donation Registry [135] - October 4, 2018
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspection and Assistance During October, November and December [136] - September 27, 2018
DMV Launches Two Initiatives to Benefit More Than 425,000 Commercial Drivers in New York State [137] - September 25, 2018
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Launch Child Passenger Safety Video Series [138] - September 21, 2018
DMV Executive Deputy Commissioner Awarded Prestigious Hugh L. Carey Leadership Award for Outstanding Public Stewardship [139] - September 14, 2018
GTSC Sponsors First-Ever Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Summit [140] - September 10, 2018
New York State Announces Pedestrian Safety Action Plan Earns National Recognition [141] - September 4, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces Increased State Police Patrols as New School Year Begins [142] - September 4, 2018
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Car Seat Inspections and Assistance During September [143] - August 30, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces Suspension or Construction-Related Lane Closures to Ease Traffic During Labor Day Weekend [144] - August 28, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces Crackdowns to Combat Underage Drinking This Fall [145] - August 27,2018
New York State Announces More Parking and Additional Options Improve Access to the 2018 Great New York State Fair [146] - August 15, 2018
NYS Kicks Off Enforcement and Educational Campaign Against Drunk and Drugged Driving [147] - August 3, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces DMV Using New Technology to Crack Down on Underage Drinking [148] - August 3, 2018
DMV, GTSC and NASCAR Xfinity Driver Ross Chastain Team Up to Promote Seatbelt Use Across New York State [149] - August 2, 2018
Media Advisory: NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain Teams Up With GTSC to Encourage New Yorkers to Buckle Up [150] - July 31, 2018
GTSC Announces "Speed Week" Enforcement Campaign to Begin August 1 [151] - July 26, 2018
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Car Seat Inspections and Assistance During August [152] - July 26, 2018
DMV Offers Tips on How to Avoid Common Mistakes When Applying For or Upgrading to a "REAL ID" [153] - July 25, 2018
NYSDOT Highlights the Importance of Work Zone Safety in the Southern Tier [154] - July 19, 2018
New York State Fairgrounds Hosts Syracuse Nationals Classic Car Show This Weekend [155] - July 13, 2018
State Police and local law enforcement to crackdown on seat belt use in State Parks [156] - July 5, 2018
DMV Launches “REAL ID” Public Awareness Campaign and Encourages All New Yorkers to Get a “REAL ID” Now [157] - July 3, 2018
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Car Seat Inspections and Assistance During July [158] - June 22, 2018
DMV Lists the Top Five Mistakes Customers Make and Offers Tips on How to Avoid Them [159] - June 20, 2018
GTSC, DMV Announce Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts [160] - June 18, 2018
DMV, GTSC Urge New Yorkers to Take Steps to Save Children, Pets from Heatstroke [161] - June 14, 2018
State Agencies Promote Work Zone Safety as Highway Construction and Maintenance Season Gets in Full Swing [162] - June 14, 2018
GTSC Announces Training Workshop to Assist in Drug-Impaired Driving Detection [163] - June 11, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces $62 Million for Pedestrian Safety Upgrades on State and Local Roads Across New York [164] - June 7, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces Fake ID and Underage Drinking Crackdown During the Summer Concert Season [165] - June 4, 2018
DMV Reminds Drivers to Watch Out for Motorcyclists as Americade Returns [166] - May 25, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police, Local Law Enforcement Crackdown on Impaired Driving this Memorial Day Weekend [167] - May 24, 2018
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Awards $468,000 for Bike and Pedestrian Safety Projects Statewide [168] - May 23, 2018
DMV Earns National Recognition for Customer Service, Fraud Prevention and Detection, and Improved Efficiency [169] - May 22, 2018
DMV Announces Second Annual Vehicle Safety Week in New York State [170] - May 17, 2018
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Launches "Buckle Up New York, Click It or Ticket" Enforcement Campaign to Remind New Yorkers to Buckle Up [171] - May 16, 2018
MEDIA ADVISORY: Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Launches “Buckle Up New York, Click It or Ticket” Enforcement Campaign to Remind New Yorkers to Buckle Up [172] - May 9, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces Results of Statewide Enforcement Campaign to Curtail Underage Drinking [173] - May 7, 2018
Thousands of New Yorkers Benefit from E-ZPass Sales at DMV Offices [174] - May 4, 2018
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Car Seat Inspections and Assistance Through June [175] - May 2, 2018
DMV, Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Mark Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May [176] - April 26, 2018
DMV, Agriculture and Markets Urge Motorists to Watch for Slow-moving Vehicles [177] - April 25, 2018
GTSC Announces 15th Annual 'Operation Safe Stop' to Ticket Drivers Who Pass Stopped School Buses [178] - April 25, 2018
DMV Reminds Motorcyclists to Register by April 30 [179] - April 20, 2018
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and Brighton High School Kick Off 2018 'No Empty Chair' Awareness and Enforcement Campaign in Rochester [180] - April 13, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces Over 5 Million New Yorkers Enrolled in State's Donate Life Registry as Organ Donors [181] - April 11, 2018
GTSC Launches Highway Safety Campaign Targeting Dangers of Distracted Driving [182] - March 22, 2018
GTSC, DMV and Statewide Law Enforcement Announce Latest Class of Drug Recognition Experts [183] - March 16, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces Crackdown To Stop DWI This St. Patrick's Day Weekend [184] - March 9, 2018
As Clocks Move Forward, State Leaders Remind Motorists to Avoid Drowsy Driving [185] - March 7, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces 1 Million People Registered Through DMV's Online Voter Registration [186] - March 1, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces More Than $1.3 Million Recovered for Consumers from Auto Dealers and Repair Shops [187] - February 15, 2018
State Police arrest 120 people for driving while intoxicated during Super Bowl Weekend [188] - February 6, 2018
DMV Encourages New Yorkers to Get a 'REAL ID' [189] - February 2, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police to Increase DWI and Reckless Driving Enforcement During Super Bowl Weekend [190] - January 26, 2018
New York State DMV Sees Record Number of Online Transactions [191] - January 12, 2018
DMV Urges Vehicle Owners to Check for Information Following Expanded Recall of Takata Air Bags [192] - January 11, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces New Record Number of Arrests in 2017 for Use of Fake IDS to Purchase Alcohol [193] - January 11, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces More Than $5 Million for Snowmobile Trail Maintenance and Grooming Across New York State [194]
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