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2018 News Releases
- December 13, 2018
State Police Announce Participation in National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Crackdown [3] - December 7, 2018
DMV and State Police Urge New Yorkers to be Careful This Holiday Season While Driving, Shopping [4] - December 5, 2018
SLA Issues Emergency Suspension for Hyde Park bar [5] - November 30, 2018
DMV Reminds Snowmobile Enthusiasts to Register for the Season [6] - November 20, 2018
New York State Police to Crack Down on Drinking and Driving During the Thanksgiving Holiday [7] - November 20, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces Suspension of Construction-Related Lane Closures to Ease Traffic During Peak Thanksgiving Travel Days [8] - November 19, 2018
DMV Recognized for Anti-crime and Consumer Protection Efforts [9] - November 16, 2018
Updated: New York State Announces Public Listening Sessions to Study Accessible Ride Sharing Services for Customers with Disabilities [10] - November 15, 2018
DMV Trains Law Enforcement on Vehicle Identification Tampering to Crack Down on Auto Thefts Statewide [11] - November 14, 2018
MEDIA ADVISORY: DMV to Host Hands-on Auto Theft Prevention Training [12] - November 14, 2018
DMV, GTSC, DOT, State Police, and Thruway Authority Urge New Yorkers to Move Over for Roadside Workers [13] - November 13, 2018
New York State Announces Public Listening Sessions to Study Accessible Ride Sharing Services for Customers with Disabilities [14] - November 9, 2018
DMV Reminds NY Veterans Custom Military Series License Plates Available [15] - November 7, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces Results of 2018 Underage Drinking Crackdowns [16] - November 7, 2018
Media Advisory: The New York State Transportation Network Company Review Board Holds Public Meeting [17] - November 2, 2018
DMV and GTSC Remind Motorists of Danger of Drowsy Driving as Daylight Saving Time Ends [18] - November 1, 2018
NYS DMV Announces STOP-DWI Month in New York State [19] - October 30, 2018
New York Marks First Anniversary of Offering Real ID [20] - October 26, 2018
GTSC, DMV and Statewide Law Enforcement Announce Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts [21] - October 26, 2018
State Police Crackdown on Impaired Driving Through Halloween [22] - October 26, 2018
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV, NYSP Announce Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts [23] - October 25, 2018
DMV, GTSC Remind Drivers to Stop for School Buses During National School Bus Safety Week [24] - October 24, 2018
Media Advisory: GTSC Marks National Teen Driver Safety Week at Union-Endicott High School [25] - October 23, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces New Initiatives to Educate Teens About Safe Driving [26] - October 19, 2018
Media Advisory: GTSC Hosts Public Forum to Educate Parents and Teens About Driving Restrictions on Young Drivers [27] - October 19, 2018
Thruway Authority, NYSDOT and State Police Promote Awareness of New York's Move Over Law on National Move Over Day [28] - October 15, 2018
DMV and GTSC Urge Motorists to Prepare Vehicles for Winter Season [29] - October 10, 2018
NYS DOH, DMV Encourage New Yorkers to Join the Organ Donation Registry [30] - 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 [31] - September 27, 2018
DMV Launches Two Initiatives to Benefit More Than 425,000 Commercial Drivers in New York State [32] - September 25, 2018
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Launch Child Passenger Safety Video Series [33] - September 21, 2018
DMV Executive Deputy Commissioner Awarded Prestigious Hugh L. Carey Leadership Award for Outstanding Public Stewardship [34] - September 14, 2018
GTSC Sponsors First-Ever Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Summit [35] - September 10, 2018
New York State Announces Pedestrian Safety Action Plan Earns National Recognition [36] - September 4, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces Increased State Police Patrols as New School Year Begins [37] - September 4, 2018
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Car Seat Inspections and Assistance During September [38] - August 30, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces Suspension or Construction-Related Lane Closures to Ease Traffic During Labor Day Weekend [39] - August 28, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces Crackdowns to Combat Underage Drinking This Fall [40] - August 27,2018
New York State Announces More Parking and Additional Options Improve Access to the 2018 Great New York State Fair [41] - August 15, 2018
NYS Kicks Off Enforcement and Educational Campaign Against Drunk and Drugged Driving [42] - August 3, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces DMV Using New Technology to Crack Down on Underage Drinking [43] - August 3, 2018
DMV, GTSC and NASCAR Xfinity Driver Ross Chastain Team Up to Promote Seatbelt Use Across New York State [44] - August 2, 2018
Media Advisory: NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain Teams Up With GTSC to Encourage New Yorkers to Buckle Up [45] - July 31, 2018
GTSC Announces "Speed Week" Enforcement Campaign to Begin August 1 [46] - July 26, 2018
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Car Seat Inspections and Assistance During August [47] - July 26, 2018
DMV Offers Tips on How to Avoid Common Mistakes When Applying For or Upgrading to a "REAL ID" [48] - July 25, 2018
NYSDOT Highlights the Importance of Work Zone Safety in the Southern Tier [49] - July 19, 2018
New York State Fairgrounds Hosts Syracuse Nationals Classic Car Show This Weekend [50] - July 13, 2018
State Police and local law enforcement to crackdown on seat belt use in State Parks [51] - July 5, 2018
DMV Launches “REAL ID” Public Awareness Campaign and Encourages All New Yorkers to Get a “REAL ID” Now [52] - July 3, 2018
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Car Seat Inspections and Assistance During July [53] - June 22, 2018
DMV Lists the Top Five Mistakes Customers Make and Offers Tips on How to Avoid Them [54] - June 20, 2018
GTSC, DMV Announce Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts [55] - June 18, 2018
DMV, GTSC Urge New Yorkers to Take Steps to Save Children, Pets from Heatstroke [56] - June 14, 2018
State Agencies Promote Work Zone Safety as Highway Construction and Maintenance Season Gets in Full Swing [57] - June 14, 2018
GTSC Announces Training Workshop to Assist in Drug-Impaired Driving Detection [58] - June 11, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces $62 Million for Pedestrian Safety Upgrades on State and Local Roads Across New York [59] - June 7, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces Fake ID and Underage Drinking Crackdown During the Summer Concert Season [60] - June 4, 2018
DMV Reminds Drivers to Watch Out for Motorcyclists as Americade Returns [61] - May 25, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police, Local Law Enforcement Crackdown on Impaired Driving this Memorial Day Weekend [62] - May 24, 2018
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Awards $468,000 for Bike and Pedestrian Safety Projects Statewide [63] - May 23, 2018
DMV Earns National Recognition for Customer Service, Fraud Prevention and Detection, and Improved Efficiency [64] - May 22, 2018
DMV Announces Second Annual Vehicle Safety Week in New York State [65] - 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 [66] - 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 [67] - May 9, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces Results of Statewide Enforcement Campaign to Curtail Underage Drinking [68] - May 7, 2018
Thousands of New Yorkers Benefit from E-ZPass Sales at DMV Offices [69] - May 4, 2018
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Car Seat Inspections and Assistance Through June [70] - May 2, 2018
DMV, Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Mark Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in May [71] - April 26, 2018
DMV, Agriculture and Markets Urge Motorists to Watch for Slow-moving Vehicles [72] - April 25, 2018
GTSC Announces 15th Annual 'Operation Safe Stop' to Ticket Drivers Who Pass Stopped School Buses [73] - April 25, 2018
DMV Reminds Motorcyclists to Register by April 30 [74] - April 20, 2018
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee and Brighton High School Kick Off 2018 'No Empty Chair' Awareness and Enforcement Campaign in Rochester [75] - April 13, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces Over 5 Million New Yorkers Enrolled in State's Donate Life Registry as Organ Donors [76] - April 11, 2018
GTSC Launches Highway Safety Campaign Targeting Dangers of Distracted Driving [77] - March 22, 2018
GTSC, DMV and Statewide Law Enforcement Announce Latest Class of Drug Recognition Experts [78] - March 16, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces Crackdown To Stop DWI This St. Patrick's Day Weekend [79] - March 9, 2018
As Clocks Move Forward, State Leaders Remind Motorists to Avoid Drowsy Driving [80] - March 7, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces 1 Million People Registered Through DMV's Online Voter Registration [81] - March 1, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces More Than $1.3 Million Recovered for Consumers from Auto Dealers and Repair Shops [82] - February 15, 2018
State Police arrest 120 people for driving while intoxicated during Super Bowl Weekend [83] - February 6, 2018
DMV Encourages New Yorkers to Get a 'REAL ID' [84] - February 2, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police to Increase DWI and Reckless Driving Enforcement During Super Bowl Weekend [85] - January 26, 2018
New York State DMV Sees Record Number of Online Transactions [86] - January 12, 2018
DMV Urges Vehicle Owners to Check for Information Following Expanded Recall of Takata Air Bags [87] - January 11, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces New Record Number of Arrests in 2017 for Use of Fake IDS to Purchase Alcohol [88] - January 11, 2018
Governor Cuomo Announces More Than $5 Million for Snowmobile Trail Maintenance and Grooming Across New York State [89]
2017 News Releases
- December 21, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Suspension of Construction-Related Lane Closures During Peak Holiday Travel Times [90] - December 15, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police to Participate in "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" National Crackdown [91] - December 8, 2017
State Police and DMV Urge New Yorkers to Plan for Safe Shopping, Driving this Holiday Season [92] - December 4, 2017
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Launches Social Media Campaign to Mark Older Driver Safety Awareness Week [93] - November 22, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Crackdown on Impaired, Distracted, Speeding and the Move Over Laws this Thanksgiving Weekend [94] - November 21, 2017
DMV, DEC and NYS Parks Remind Riders to Register for Snowmobile Season [95] - November 20, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Multi-Agency Ramp Up of Charter and Tour Bus Inspections Across New York in Time for Holiday Travel [96] - November 20, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Suspension of Construction-Related Lane Closures During Thanksgiving Weekend [97] - November 13, 2017
DMV, GTSC, DOT and Thruway Authority Remind New Yorkers to Move Over for Roadside Workers [98] - November 11, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces New York's First-Ever Veteran License Plate with Service Branch Available in Celebration of Veteran's Day [99] - November 2, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Progress on $110 Million Statewide Initiative to Improve Pedestrian Safety [100] - October 27, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Crackdown on Impaired Driving This Halloween [101] - October 20, 2017
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee to Distribute $1.6 Million in STOP-DWI Funds [102] - October 18, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Results of 2017 Underage Drinking Crackdowns [103] - October 18, 2017
DMV and GTSC Remind Parents to Talk to Their Kids About Safe Driving [104] - October 16, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Measures to Increase Organ Donations in New York State [105] - October 16, 2017
New York State DMV and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Remind Motorists to Prepare Vehicles for 2017-18 Winter Season [106] - October 12, 2017
Governor Cuomo Reminds New Yorkers to Register to Vote by Friday for General Election in New York [107] - October 5, 2017
New York State DMV and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Car Seat Inspections and Assistance through October [108] - October 5, 2017
DMV and DEC Caution Motorists to be Aware of Deer On or Near Roadways [109] - October 4, 2017
Departments of Health and Motor Vehicles Remind New Yorkers to Register as Organ Donors on New York State Organ Donor Enrollment Day [110] - September 22, 2017
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Launch Child Passenger Safety Videos [111] - September 19, 2017
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Public Listening Sessions to Study Textalyzer Technology [112] - September 13, 2017
New York State Congratulates Latest Class of Law Enforcement Drug Recognition Expert Graduates [113] - September 13, 2017
GTSC Launches "Coaches Care" Contest for Schools to Model Good Driving Behavior [114] - September 7, 2017
DMV, GTSC, State Police and NYS DOT Reminds Drivers to be Extra Cautious as School Year Begins [115] - August 30, 2017
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Car Seat Inspections and Assistance through September [116] - August 23, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Continued Efforts to Combat Underage Drinking This Fall [117] - August 21, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Major Facial Recognition Technology Milestone with 21,000 Fraud Cases Investigated [118] - August 17, 2017
DMV, GTSC, and Law Enforcement Announce Statewide "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Enforcement Initiative [119] - August 16, 2017
Media Advisory: DMV, GTSC, Law Enforcement Urge Drivers to Stay Sober, Don't Make Saratoga the Summer Place to be Pulled Over [120] - August 2, 2017
Xfinity Driver Ross Chastain Greets Fans to Encourage Seat Belt Use [121] - August 1, 2017
Media Advisory: Xfinity Series Driver Teams Up with New York State for Meet-and-Greet with Fans to Enhance Seat Belt Use [122] - July 31, 2017
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Car Seat Inspections and Assistance through August [123] - July 31, 2017
DMV Urges Parents, Caregivers, Pet Owners to 'Look Before You Lock' to Prevent Harm from Overheating [124] - July 27, 2017
New York Sets All-Time Record for Seat Belt Compliance as More NYers Buckle Up [125] - July 26, 2017
Governor Cuomo Directs Governor's Traffic Safety Committee to Study "Textalyzer" Technology [126] - July 24, 2017
New York Tops in Nation in Efforts to Make Highways Safer, National Report says [127] - July 14, 2017
Governor Cuomo Welcomes Syracuse Nationals Classic Car Show Back to the New York State Fairgrounds this Weekend [128] - July 11, 2017
DMV Offers Tips on How to Protect Vehicles from Being Stolen for National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month [129] - July 6, 2017
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Car Seat Inspections and Assistance through July [130] - June 30, 2017
DMV Earns Multiple Honors for Safety, Efficiency, Communications and Community Service Efforts [131] - June 30, 2017
State Police to increase patrols this 4th of July weekend to target drunk and impaired drivers [132] - June 28, 2017
DMV Announces Approval for Lyft and Uber to Offer Ride Sharing Services in Upstate New York and on Long Island [133] - June 27, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Nearly 150 Underage Drinking Arrests at Summer Concerts and Fire Island [134] - June 16, 2017
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Pedestrian Safety Enforcement and Education Mobilization [135] - June 15, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Nearly $1.1 Million Recovered for Consumers from Auto Dealers and Repair Shops [136] - June 13, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces First Successful Autonomous Vehicle Demonstrations in New York State History [137] - June 8, 2017
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Receives Grant to Further Encourage Safe Teen Driving through its “Coaches Care” Program [138] - June 7, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police to Target Speeding Drivers During "Speed Week" [139] - June 6, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces New Regulations to Bring Ride Sharing to Upstate and Long Island This Summer [140] - June 6, 2017
DMV Urges Drivers to Look Out for Motorcycles as Americade Begins [141] - June 1, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Arrest Nearly 240 People for Impaired Driving Over Memorial Day Weekend [142] - June 1, 2017
DMV Warns Consumers of Fake Ticket Email Hoax Meant to Collect Personal Information [143] - May 31, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Approval of First Application for Autonomous Vehicle Demonstration in New York State [144] - May 31, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Fake ID and Underage Drinking Sweeps at Summer Concerts Across New York [145] - May 31, 2017
New York State DMV and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Car Seat Inspections and Assistance through June [146] - May 26, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police and Local Law Enforcement Launch STOP-DWI Crackdown on Impaired Driving this Memorial Day Weekend [147] - May 25, 2017
DMV Encourages Motorcyclists to Use DOT-Compliant Helmets [148] - May 22, 2017
DMV Announces First Annual Vehicle Safety Week in New York State [149] - May 18, 2017
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee announces "Click it or Ticket" Enforcement and Awareness Campaign to Begin May 22 [150] - May 18, 2017
Ontario County Training Launches DWI-Ignition Interlock Enforcement Initiative [151] - May 17, 2017
Media Advisory: New York State to Launch Seat Belt Enforcement Initiative at State Fairgrounds in Syracuse [152] - May 16, 2017
New York State Police Issue More than 15,000 Tickets during Week-Long “No Empty Chair” Enforcement Campaign [153] - May 11, 2017
Orange County Training Launches DWI-Ignition Interlock Enforcement Initiative [154] - May 10, 2017
Albany County Probation Department the First-Ever to be Approved for Pilot Program to Provide a DMV Pre-Licensing Course [155] - May 10, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Autonomous Vehicle Testing to Begin in New York State [156] - May 9, 2017
Statement from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Regarding Anti-Drunk & Impaired Driving Protections Being Upheld by the Court of Appeals [157] - May 8, 2017
Albany County Training Launches DWI-Ignition Interlock Enforcement Initiative [158] - May 5, 2017
New York State Marks the 50th Anniversary of its Motorcycle Helmet Law [159] - May 5, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Results of Underage Drinking Crackdowns Conducted in March and April [160] - May 4, 2017
DMV Encourages Bikers and Pedestrians to Follow the Rules of the Road this Spring [161] - May 1, 2017
New York State DMV and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Car Seat Inspections and Assistance through May [162] - April 28, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Thousands of New Organ Donor Enrollments through the NY State of Health Marketplace [163] - April 27, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces "Operation Safe Stop" Enforcement Campaign to Crack Down on Motorists Passing School Buses [164] - April 24, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces New Campaign to Raise Awareness of New York's Move Over Law [165] - April 21, 2017
Governor Cuomo Promotes Organ Donation Across New York State on Donate Life's Blue and Green Day [166] - April 20, 2017
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Launches 2017 'No Empty Chair' Awareness and Enforcement Campaign [167] - April 19, 2017
New York DMV Announces E-ZPass Tags to be Sold at State-Operated Offices [168] - April 19, 2017
MEDIA ADVISORY: 'No Empty Chair' Statewide Enforcement and Education Campaign Kicks Off on Long Island [169] - April 17, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Results of Operation Hang Up Enforcement Period [170] - April 17, 2017
DMV to New Yorkers: With the Weather Changing, Watch Out for Slow Moving Vehicles [171] - April 6, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Crackdown on Distracted Driving [172] - April 4, 2017
New York State Congratulates the Newest Class of Law Enforcement Drug Recognition Expert Graduates [173] - April 3, 2017
State Agencies Join To Promote Work Zone Safety As Highway Construction And Maintenance Season Gets Underway [174] - March 30, 2017
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Car Seat Inspections and Assistance through April [175] - March 29, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Major Progress in Statewide Crackdown on Underage Drinking [176] - March 16, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Crackdown on Impaired Driving Through St. Patrick's Day [177] - March 10, 2017
Motorists Reminded of Dangers of Drowsy Driving as Start of Daylight Saving Time Approaches [178] - March 9, 2017
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Comprehensive Traffic Ticket Data Now Available to the Public [179] - March 6, 2017
New York State DMV Intervenes to Protect Consumers from Long Island Used Car Dealer Scheme [180] - March 2, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Advanced Efforts to Crack Down on Underage Drinking [181] - February 22, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Official Re-Opening of Coney Island DMV Office Following Superstorm Sandy [182] - February 21, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Significant Improvement in DWI Evidence Processing at State Police Lab [183] - February 15, 2017
New York State DMV Underage Drinking Enforcement Efforts Lead to 33 Arrests in Cortland and Albany [184] - February 13, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces New Law in Effect Allowing 16 and 17 Year Olds to Register for Organ, Eye and Tissue Donation [185] - February 13, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Arrest 110 People for DWI Over Super Bowl Weekend [186] - February 8, 2017
New York State DMV Vision Registry Program Delivers Fast, Reliable Results for New Yorkers [187] - February 1, 2017
New York State DMV and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Car Seat Inspections and Assistance through February [188] - January 31, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Crackdown on DWI and Reckless Driving During Super Bowl Weekend [189] - January 19, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces New Initiatives to Promote Winter Tourism Across New York State [190] - January 19, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Expansion of "Move Over" Law Protecting Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers Now in Effect [191] - January 18, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces New DMV Regulation to Crack Down on Repeat Toll Violators Take Effect Today [192] - January 13, 2017
State DOT, City of Albany Promoting Pedestrian, Motorist Safety Messages to Users of Washington Avenue Extension [193] - January 13, 2017
DMV Releases Educational Video for Consumers on New York's New Window Tinting Law [194] - January 9, 2017
Governor Cuomo Presents the 18th Proposal of 2017 State of the State: Enabling Access to Ridesharing Throughout New York State [195] - January 8, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces 9th Proposal of 2017 State of the State: Modernizing Voting in New York to Increase Participation in the Democratic System [196] - January 5, 2017
New York State DMV and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Car Seat Inspections and Assistance through End of January [197] - January 5, 2017
Governor Cuomo Announces Results of the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Campaign to Crack Down on Impaired Driving Over the 2016 Holiday Season [198]
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