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2021 News Releases
- February 25, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Innovative Partnership With AAA Northeast to Expand Access to DMV Services [2] - February 24, 2021
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orleans County [3] - February 19, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces More Than $37.2 Million Awarded to Highway Safety Initiatives Across New York [4] - February 4, 2021
Governor Cuomo Announces Statewide Crackdown on Impaired Driving During Super Bowl Weekend [5] - January 14, 2021
Consumer Alert: NYSDOT and DMV Warn of Text Message Phishing Schemes [6]
2020 News Releases
- December 17, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Impaired Driving Crackdown During Holiday Season [7] - December 11, 2020
Consumer Alert: NYS DMV Warns of Ongoing Text Message Phishing Schemes [8] - December 4, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Results of State Police Thanksgiving Crackdown on Impaired and Reckless Driving [9] - December 3, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces 1,779 Tickets Issued by State Police During "Operation Hardhat" Surpassing 2019's Total by Nearly 70 Percent [10] - November 27, 2020
DMV Announces Huntington Office to Relocate to Dix Hills [11] - November 25, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Crackdown on Impaired and Reckless Driving Over Thanksgiving Weekend [12] - November 17, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Statewide Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign [13] - November 13, 2020
GTSC Announces Free Car Seat Inspections and Assistance in Livingston County [14] - November 9, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces New Effort to Increase Highway Safety and Prevent Low-Bridge Strikes by Trucks [15] - November 2, 2020
DMV Reminds New Yorkers Just One Day Left to Renew Expired Documents [16] - October 30, 2020
New York State Warns of Drowsy Driving Risk as Daylight Saving Time Ends [17] - October 30, 2020
Consumer Alert: NYS DMV Warns of Text Message Phishing Scam [18] - October 30, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police and Local Law Enforcement Crackdown on Impaired Driving This Halloween [19] - October 29, 2020
DMV Urges Motorists to Prepare for Winter Driving Conditions [20] - October 27, 2020
NYS DMV Reminds New Yorkers One Week Left to Renew Expired Documents [21] - October 27, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Onondaga County [22] - October 20, 2020
GTSC Marks Teen Driver Safety Week With Important Reminder to Parent, s and Adult Mentors [23] - October 19, 2020
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Saratoga County [24] - October 15, 2020
NYS DMV Reminds New Yorkers of November 3 Deadline to Renew Expired Documents [25] - October 10, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Columbus Day Weekend Traffic Enforcement [26] - October 10, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Safety Inspections and Assistance in Wyoming County [27] - [27]October 10, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Safety Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County [28] - October 8, 2020
Governor Cuomo Urges New Yorkers to Register as Organ Donors on New York's Annual Organ Donor Enrollment Day [29] - October 6, 2020
NYS DMV Encourages New Yorkers to Renew Expired Documents as Extension Nears the End [30] - October 2, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Niagara and Erie Counties [31] - October 2, 2020
DMV Reminds New Yorkers of Approaching Deadline to Register to Vote Before Election Day [32] - September 22, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Car Seat Checks Available During Child Passenger Safety Week [33] - September 18, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces DMV to Expand Online Services [34] - September 18, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Results of Impaired Driving Crackdown [35] - September 14, 2020
GTSC Announces Online Driver Survey to Assess and Enhance New York's Traffic Safety Initiatives [36] - September 4, 2020
Governor Cuomo Warns of Spike in Motorcycle Fatalities and Urges Motorists to Use Caution as Busy Labor Day Travel Begins [37] - August 28, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orange County [38] - August 28, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces 1,222 Tickets Already Issued by State Police in 2020 Under "Operation Hardhat," Exceeding Totals for All of 2019 [39] - August 21, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Results of Statewide Crackdown on Speeding [40] - August 21, 2020
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Orleans and Wyoming County [41] - August 21, 2020
Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Niagara and Erie Counties [42] - August 18, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Crackdown on Impaired Driving [43] - August 13, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of Pedestrian Safety Enhancements on Long Island [44] - August 11, 2020
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Requiring All Motor Vehicle Passengers 16 and Older to Wear A Seat Belt [45] - August 5, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Statewide Crackdown on Speeding [46] - July 31, 2020
New York State Urges New Yorkers to Take Precautions to Prevent Heatstroke [47] - July 31, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie and Niagara County [48] - July 31, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Albany County [49] - July 29, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces DMV Licensed Driving Schools Can Now Conduct Distance Learning Pre-Licensing Courses [50] - July 28, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Dutchess County [51] - July 24, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Safety Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County [52] - July 24, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Safety Seat Inspections and Assistance in Otsego and Montgomery Counties [53] - July 24, 2020
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces Free Child Safety Seat Inspections and Assistance in Onondaga County [54] - July 13, 2020
Governor Cuomo Urges New Yorkers to Slow Down in Work Zones as New York Continues Reopening [55] - July, 10, 2020
State Police and Park Police Crack Down on Seatbelt Use in State Parks [56] - July 2, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Crackdown on DWI During the July 4 Holiday [57] - May 30, 2020
NYS DMV Announces Plan to Resume Limited Remote Services [58] - March 21, 2020
NYS DMV to Suspend Services in Respond to Covid-19 Pandemic [59] - March 17, 2020
New York State DMV to Serve Customers by Reservation Only and Adjourn All Traffic Violation Bureau Hearings [60] - March 13, 2020
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Livingston and Suffolk County [61] - March 13, 2020
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Livingston and Seneca Counties [62] - March 13, 2020
DMV Encourages Customers to Complete Transactions Online [63] - March 12, 2020
GTSC, State Police Announce Law Enforcement Crackdown on Impaired Driving this Saint Patrick's Day [64] - March 12, 2020
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Sullivan County [65] - March 11, 2020
Media Advisory: New York State Kicks Off St. Patrick's Day Impaired Driving Crackdown [66] - March 11, 2020
DMV Opens New Offices in New York City to Expand Customer Service Options in the Region [67] - March 11, 2020
DMV Opens New Offices on Long Island to Expand Customer Service Options in the Region [68] - March 11, 2020
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Saratoga County [69] - March 10, 2020
Consumer Alert: NYS DMV and NYPD Warn Motorists of Rise in Auto Thefts [70] - March 6, 2020
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Erie and Niagara Counties [71] - March 5, 2020
GTSC Announces More Than $28.6 Million Available to Improve Highway Safety [72] - March 2, 2020
New York State Raises Awareness of Dangers of Drowsy Driving Ahead of Daylight Saving Time [73] - February 28, 2020
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Suffolk County [74] - February 24, 2020
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance in Madison County [75] - February 16, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Free Snowmobiling Weekend to Boost Out-of-State Tourism Set for March 14-15 [76] - February 11, 2020
GTSC, DMV and Statewide Law Enforcement Announce Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts [77] - February 11, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Arrest 122 People for Impaired Driving During Super Bowl Weekend [78] - January 31, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police to Increase DWI and Reckless Driving Enforcement During Super Bowl Weekend [79] - January 31, 2020
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During February [80] - January 30, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces New Measure to Increase Penalties on Vehicles that Violate Height and Weight Restriction Laws is Included in FY 2021 Executive Budget [81] - January 24, 2020
Governor Cuomo Announces Historic Crackdown on Underage Drinking in 2019 [82] - January 11, 2020
DMV Announces Extended Hours and Saturday Appointments to Accommodate Increase in Customers at NYC and Long Island Offices [83] - January 2, 2020
New York State DMV and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance during January [84]
2019 News Releases
- December 23, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Suspension of Construction-Related Lane Closures During Peak Holiday Travel Days [85] - December 11, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Impaired Driving Crackdown During Holiday Season [86] - December 3, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During December [87] - November 27, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Suspension of Construction-Related Lane Closures Over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend [88] - November 26, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Crackdown on Impaired and Distracted Driving Over Thanksgiving Holiday [89] - November 21, 2019
SLA Issues Emergency Suspension for Oneonta Bar [90] - November 20, 2019
DMV Reminds Snowmobile Enthusiasts to Register for the Season [91] - November 18, 2019
State Liquor Authority Announces Results of October Statewide Underage Drinking Crackdowns [92] - November 14, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Results of State Police Halloween Week Enforcement Campaign [93] - November 12, 2019
DMV Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Winter Driving Conditions [94] - November 1, 2019
New York State Urges Motorists to Avoid Drowsy Driving as Daylight Saving Time Ends [95] - October 30, 2019
GTSC Reminds New Yorkers of New Rear-Facing Car Seat Law [96] - October 30, 2019
NYS Division of Consumer Protection Urges New Yorkers to be Safe During Halloween Celebration [97] - October 28, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police and Local Law Enforcement Crackdown on Impaired Driving This Halloween [98] - October 18, 2019
GTSC Announces New Partnership with Students Against Destructive Decisions to Enhance Teen Driving Safety Statewide [99] - October 18, 2019
Governor Cuomo Reminds Motorists to Adhere to New York's "Move Over" Law When Approaching Emergency or Hazard Vehicles Along Roadways [100] - October 11, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Columbus Day Weekend Traffic Enforcement [101] - October 10, 2019
On Organ Donor Enrollment Day, Governor Cuomo Urges New Yorkers to Register as Organ Donors [102] - October 4, 2019
GTSC, DMV and Statewide Law Enforcement Announce Newest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts [103] - October 3, 2019
Consumer Alert: DMV Reminds New Yorkers to Check for Flood Damage Before Buying Used Vehicles [104] - October 2, 2019
DMV and DEC Warn Motorists to Watch for Deer and Moose on or Near Roadways [105] - October 1, 2019
DMV Reminds New Yorkers: One Year Until New Travel Requirements Take Effect [106] - September 27, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During October [107] - September 20, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announce Multi-Agency Effort to Crack Down on Underage Drinking in October [108] - September 13, 2019
GTSC Marks National Child Passenger Safety Week With Free Seat Inspections Statewide [109] - September 6, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During September [110] - [110]September 5, 2019
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Prohibiting Early Termination Fees on Motor Vehicle Lease Contracts if a Customer has Passed Away [111] - September 4, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Steps to Ensure Student Safety as New School Year Begins [112] - August 30, 2019
GTSC, DMV Encourage New Yorkers to Buckle Up as Holiday Travel Begins [113] - August 30, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Suspension of Construction-Related Lane Closures Over Labor Day Weekend [114] - August 30, 2019
Statement from Department of Motor Vehicles Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder [115] - August 23, 2019
GTSC Leader Nationally Recognized for Highway Safety Improvement Efforts [116] - August 22, 2019
New York State Fair Visitors Can Apply for a REAL ID [117] - August 19, 2019
Governor Cuomo Launches Statewide Survey Allowing New Yorkers to Choose State's New License Plate Design [118] - August 14, 2019
Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation to Further Enforce Child Support Obligations [119] - August 13, 2019
New York State Announces Impaired Driving Crackdown [120] - August 12, 2019
Media Advisory: New York State Kicks Off Impaired Driving Crackdown [121] - August 2, 2019
DMV, GTSC and Nascar Xfinity Driver Ross Chastain Promote Seatbelt Use During Racing at Watkins Glen International [122] - August 1, 2019
GTSC Announces Statewide Speeding Enforcement Campaign [123] - July 29, 2019
NYSDOT Announces Completion of Comprehensive Pedestrian Safety Corridor Study of Niagara Falls Boulevard [124] - July 29, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV and Xfinity Race Car Driver Ross Chastain Promote Seat Belt Use at Watkins Glen State Park [125] - July 25, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During August [126] - [126]July 24, 2019
New York State Fair Announces Record Estimated Attendance at New York State Fairgrounds Events [127] - July 16, 2019
State Police and local law enforcement to crack down on seat belt use in State Parks [128] - July 11, 2019
DMV Streamlines Ticketing Phone System to Save Customers Time [129] - July 8, 2019
DMV Offers Tips to Prevent Vehicle Thefts Statewide [130] - July 3, 2019
New York DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During July [131] - June 28, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police DWI Crackdown During the July 4 Holiday [132] - June 27, 2019
DMV Receives National Recognition for Distracted Driving Awareness and Fraud Detection and Prevention [133] - June 24, 2019
DMV Informs New Yorkers of New Law Impacting Slow-Moving Vehicles [134] - June 17, 2019
State Agencies Announce Start of Annual Pedestrian Safety Education Campaign and Enforcement Blitz [135] - June 11, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Crackdown on Fake ID Use and Underage Drinking During Summer Concert Season [136] - June 7, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Crackdown on Speeding [137] - June 4, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Arrest 225 People for Impaired Driving Over Memorial Day Weekend [138] - June 3, 2019
DMV, GTSC Urge Motorists to Look Out for Motorcycles as Americade Returns [139] - May 29, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspection and Assistance During June [140] - May 24, 2019
DMV Encourages Customers to Get a REAL ID as Summer Travel Season Begins [141] - May 22, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police and Local Law Enforcement to Crack Down on Impaired and Reckless Driving this Memorial Day Weekend [142] - May 20, 2019
DMV Announces Third Annual Vehicle Safety Week in New York State [143] - May 15, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Results of Statewide Underage Drinking Crackdowns [144] - May 14, 2019
GTSC, DMV Kick Off 20th Annual "Buckle Up New York, Click It or Ticket" Enforcement Campaign [145] - May 13, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV Kick Off 20th Annual "Buckle Up New York, Click It or Ticket" Enforcement Campaign [146] - May 9, 2019
DMV Launches Expanded Online Guide to Help Identify What is Needed to Register or Title a Car [147] - May 2, 2019
GTSC, DMV to Focus Campaign on Reducing Motorcycle Crashes [148] - May 2, 2019
Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announces 16th Annual 'Operation Safe Stop' to Prevent the Passing of Stopped School Buses [149] - May 1, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV Announce Campaign Focused on ‘Hot Spots’ for Motorcycle, Car Crashes [150] - April 30, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During May [151] - April 25, 2019
GTSC, DMV Kick Off "No Empty Chair" Education and Enforcement Campaign in Binghamton [152] - April 24, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV Kick Off 2019 “No Empty Chair” Education and Enforcement Campaign in Binghamton [153] - April 22, 2019
DMV Encourages New Yorkers to Celebrate Earth Week By Going Paperless With Electronic Reminders [154] - April 20, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Creation of Task Force to Train Technicians for Jobs in the Auto Industry [155] - April 12, 2019
NYS DMV Reports Record Number of Online Transactions by Customers [156] - April 9, 2019
GTSC, DMV Highlight Dangers of Distracted Driving [157] - April 8, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV Launch Campaign to Target Distracted Driving; DOT and Thruway Authority Join to Support Work Zone Safety [158] - April 8, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Increased Effort by State Agencies to Support National Work Zone Awareness Week [159] - April 2, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces April Crackdowns to Combat Underage Drinking [160] - March 29, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During April [161] - March 28, 2019
GTSC, DMV and Statewide Law Enforcement Announce Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts [162] - March 27, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV Announce Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts [163] - March 26, 2019
DMV Announces Learner Permit Test Now Available in Bengali and Nepali [164] - March 18, 2019
Media Advisory: Lt. Gov. Joins DMV, Local Officials Tuesday for Grand Opening of Albany District Office [165] - March 13, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV and DOH Discuss Dangers of Drowsy Driving with Students at University at Buffalo [166] - March 8, 2019
Governor Cuomo Urges Motorists to Avoid Drowsy Driving as Daylight Saving Time Begins [167] - February 28, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During March [168] - February 26, 2019
GTSC, DMV and Statewide Law Enforcement Announce Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts - 2/26/19 [169] - February 25, 2019
Media Advisory: GTSC, DMV Announce Latest Class of New York's Drug Recognition Experts - 2/25/19 [170] - February 21, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces FY 2020 Executive Budget will Strengthen Protections Against Assault for Transportation Workers [171] - February 12, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Over $4 Million in Vehicle Titles Recovered for New Yorkers [172] - February 8, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces State Police Arrest 139 People for Impaired Driving During Super Bowl Weekend [173] - February 6, 2019
New York State Announces Final Public Session for Task Force to Approve Ride Sharing Service Recommendations for Customers with Disabilities [174] - February 1, 2019
Governor Cuomo Announces Record Number of Fake ID Seizures in 2018 [175] - January 31, 2019
State Police to increase DWI enforcement during Super Bowl Weekend [176] - 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 [177] - January 28, 2019
New York State DMV and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee Announce Free Child Seat Inspections and Assistance During February [178] - January 8, 2019
New York State Reschedules Final Public Session for Task Force to Approve Ride Sharing Service Recommendations for Customers with Disabilities [179]
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