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| 2008 News Releases |
| GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF NEW ENHANCED DRIVER LICENSE New Document Will Be Offered Statewide Beginning on September 16, 2008 Enhanced License Will Help Boost the Upstate Economy Through Easier Border Crossings — Governor's Press Release – (Albany 7/09/08) |
| SEAT BELT COMPLIANCE AT ALL-TIME HIGH Statewide Usage Rate Increased From 83 Percent To A Record 89 Percent – (Albany 7/08/08) |
| OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE LATEST 2008 STATEWIDE STOP-DWI EFFORT Crackdowns Target Motorists Who Drink and Drive – (Albany 7/01/08) |
| GRAND OPENING OF NEW DMV OFFICE IN SYRACUSE New Facility Provides Faster, More Convenient Service – (Syracuse 6/25/08) |
| DMV EMPLOYEE CHARGED WITH MULTIPLE COUNTS OF MISCONDUCT Swift Reaction By Department Investigators Mitigated Further Abuses – (Albany 6/20/08) |
| DMV ASSOCIATE IN UTICA EARNS STATEWIDE RECOGNITION Michael Margott Named Examiner of the Year – (Utica 6/20/08) |
| GOVERNOR PATERSON ANNOUNCES FEDERAL AGREEMENT TO ISSUE ENHANCED DRIVER LICENSES IN NEW YORK STATE New Secure Document Will Speed Border Crossings, Enhance Upstate Economy Enhanced Licenses Should be Ready by End of Summer — Governor's Press Release – (Albany 5/27/08) |
| DMV COMMEMORATES REOPENING OF RENOVATED SPRINGFIELD GARDENS OFFICE Facility Increases Customer Service to Area Residents – (Springfield Gardens 5/19/08) |
| AGENCIES REMIND DRIVERS, PASSENGERS TO BUCKLE UP "Buckle Up New York - Click It or Ticket" Enforcement Mobilization Announced – (Albany 5/14/08) |
| DMV REMINDS DRIVERS TO BE AWARE OF MOTORCYCLISTS Governor Proclaims May as "Motorcycle Awareness and You" Month – (Buffalo 5/09/08) |
| DMV ERIE BOULEVARD WEST OFFICE CLOSED EFFECTIVE APRIL 25 New Office to Open on April 28, Usually Closed Office Open to Serve Customers Friday – (Syracuse 4/23/08) |
| DMV REOPENS RENOVATED OFFICE IN SPRINGFIELD GARDENS Facility Will Increase Customer Service to Area Residents – (Albany 3/28/08) |
| OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE LATEST 2008 STATEWIDE STOP-DWI EFFORT Crackdowns This Weekend on Motorists Who Drink and Drive – (Albany 3/13/08) |
| DMV ANNOUNCES NEW NASCAR DALE EARNHARDT, JR. CUSTOM LICENSE PLATE New #88 Plate is Available to All Race Fans Across the State – (Albany 2/15/08) |
| 2007 News Releases |
| GTSC BEGINS NEW PUBLIC INFORMATION CAMPAIGN Multimedia Effort Targets Drinking and Driving During the Holiday Season – (Albany 11/21/07) Link to radio spots and TV spots for this campaign. |
| TESTIMONY OF COMMISSIONER DAVID J. SWARTS BEFORE THE NEW YORK STATE SENATE (.pdf) – (Albany 10/31/07) |
| STATEMENT FROM NYS DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES COMMISSIONER DAVID J. SWARTS – (Albany 10/30/07) |
| DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY CHIEF CALLS NEW YORK LICENSES "AMONG THE MOST SECURE IN THE NATION" Governor's Press Release – (10/27/07) Statement From Governor Eliot Spitzer On New Program For Drivers Licenses – (10/28/07) Frequently Asked Questions (.pdf) |
| DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES CHANGES LICENSE POLICY TO INCLUDE MORE NEW YORKERS AND IMPLEMENTS NEW REGIME OF ANTI-FRAUD MEASURES TO STRENGTHEN THE SECURITY OF THE SYSTEM Improves Safety of New York Streets, Lowers Auto Insurance Rates and Brings more New Yorkers into the System — Governor's Press Release – (Albany 09/21/07) |
| DMV OFFICE IN PEEKSKILL REOPENED Damaged Equipment and Infrastructure Repaired or Replaced – (Albany 09/18/07) |
| GTSC REMINDS MOTORISTS TO DRIVE SAFELY THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND New Public Awareness Campaign Launched by Multiple State Agencies – (Albany 08/30/07) Link to actualities, radio spots and TV spots for this campaign. |
| DMV OPENS NEW STATE-OF-THE-ART OFFICE IN MASSAPEQUA Facility Will Replace the Aging Amityville Location that will be Permanently Closed – (Albany 08/23/07) |
| DMV IMPLEMENTS REGISTRATION-BASED ENFORCEMENT OF EMISSIONS INSPECTION UPSTATE Requirement Ensures Vehicle Emissions Inspection and Federal Compliance – (Albany 07/18/07) |
| OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE STATEWIDE STOP-DWI EFFORT Law Enforcement to Crackdown on Motorists That Drink and Drive – (Albany 06/27/07) |
| DMV/GTSC REMINDS MOTORISTS TO BE AWARE OF BICYCLISTS Governor Proclaims May Bicycle Safety Month – (Albany 05/01/07) Links to  Bicycle Safety Audio Actuality (MP3) and  text transcript. |
| DMV/GTSC REMINDS DRIVERS TO BE AWARE OF MOTORCYCLISTS Governor Proclaims May As "Motorcycle Awareness and You" Month – (Albany 05/01/07) Links to Motorcycle Safety Audio Actuality (MP3) and text transcript. |
| MOTORISTS URGED TO AVOID DROWSY DRIVING Wake-Up Call to Drivers "You Snooze, You Lose" – (Albany 03/09/07) |
| NEWLY DESIGNED BUFFALO SABRES LICENSE PLATE NOW AVAILABLE Old Logo Replaced With Official NHL Design – (Albany 02/09/07) |
| 2006 News Releases |
| DMV UNVEILS PROGRAM TO STREAMLINE LICENSING PROCESS Students Statewide Will Be Able to Take Written Test at School Via Internet – (Albany 11/15/06) |
| DMV UNVEILS PROGRAM TO STREAMLINE LICENSING PROCESS Students Statewide Will Be Able to Take Written Test at School Via Internet – (Buffalo 11/14/06) |
| ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY OFFICIAL HONORED FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY EFFORTS Michele James Receives Chairman's Award from GTSC – (Albany 10/20/06) |
| BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION HONORED FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY EFFORTS Group receives 2006 Chairman's Award from GTSC – (Albany 10/20/06) |
| DMV PUSHES BACK EXPIRATION DATES FOR SNOWSTORM VICTIMS Motorists in Erie, Genesee, Niagara and Orleans Counties to Get 20-Day Extensions – (Albany 10/17/06) |
| CEREMONY MARKS RENOVATION OF WEST HAVERSTRAW DMV Office Will Provide Better Service To Rockland County Residents – (Albany 10/11/06) |
| DMV PROVIDES FREE VIN ETCHING AND CHILD SEAT CHECKS "Watch Your Car Program" Deters Theft, Reduces Insurance – (Albany 9/26/06) |
| DMV EXTENDS LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS FOR STORM VICTIMS Grace Period Given to Continue to Assist New Yorkers As They Recover – (Albany 7/05/06) |
| DMV RELEASES CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY Overall Results Indicate High Customer Approval, Especially With Internet Services – (Albany 6/13/06) |
| GTSC CHAIR NANCY NAPLES RELEASES NEW TRAFFIC SAFETY CAMPAIGN Includes Innovative Commercials Reminding Motorists To Be Aware of Motorcycles – (Albany 6/08/06) |
| GTSC JOINS RAILROAD SAFETY AWARENESS DAY IN CAPITAL REGION Operation Lifesaver Educates Public on The Dangers Surrounding Rail Crossings, Train Tracks – (Albany 5/23/06) |
| GTSC REMINDS NEW YORKERS OF DANGER AND ILLEGALITY OF MOTOR SCOOTERS Warning Issued About Unregisterable Motor Vehicles – (Albany 5/15/06) |
| GTSC REMINDS DRIVERS TO BE AWARE OF MOTORCYCLISTS THIS SUMMER Governor Proclaims May As "Motorcycle Awareness and You" Month – (Albany 5/01/06) |
| STATE AGENCIES ENCOURAGE MOTORISTS TO PRACTICE SAFE DRIVING Defensive Driving Behavior Will Help Reduce Accidents, Create Safer Roads and Highways – (Ramapo/Sloatsburg 4/06/06) |
| DMV ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF TWO NEW "CUSTOM" LICENSE PLATES "War on Terror Veteran" and "Persian Gulf Veteran" Plates Honor Armed Service Members – (Albany 4/05/06) |
| DMV ANNOUNCES CONFIRMATION OF NANCY A. NAPLES AS COMMISSIONER – (Albany 3/21/06) |
| COMMISSIONER NAPLES PRESENTS CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION Commendations Given To Livingston County Clerk, DMV Employees – (Albany 3/08/06) |
| DEPARTMENT TO ISSUE REFUNDS TO NON-DRIVER ID CUSTOMERS Non-Driver Identification Card Fee Returned to Previous Price – (Albany 3/01/06) |
| AGENCIES CAUTION MOTORISTS ABOUT FLOOD DAMAGED VEHICLES Cite Potential For Hidden Damage From Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma – (Albany 2/02/06) |
| DMV ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF NEW "CUSTOM" LICENSE PLATE "New York State Cultural Institutions & Museums" Plate To Benefit The Arts – (Albany 1/09/06) |
| DMV ANNOUNCES AVAILABILITY OF NEWEST INTERNET SERVICE Automotive Dealers, Inspection Stations, Repair Shops Can Renew Certificates Online – (Albany 1/05/06) |
| 2005 News Releases |
| COMMISSIONER URGES DRIVERS TO OBEY PARKING RULES FOR THE DISABLED Reserved Parking For People With Disabilities Ensures Safe Access to Goods and Services – (Albany 11/22/05) |
| DMV ANNOUNCES REDESIGNED VFW "CUSTOM" LICENSE PLATE Available Beginning Veterans Day – (Albany 11/10/05) |
| MEDIA ADVISORY - Port Jefferson DMV Temporarily Closed – (Albany 10/17/05) |
| DMV: AMENDMENT TO VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW Affects Commercial Driver License Holders – (Albany 09/27/05) |
| DMV: AREA CAR DEALER ARRESTED FOR ODOMETER FRAUD – (Utica 09/13/05) |
| NYS DMV: NEW ONLINE SUPPORT AND INFORMATION FOR ARMED FORCES – (Albany 07/26/05) |
| DMV COMMISSIONER UNVEILS NEW "CUSTOM" LICENSE PLATE "Discover Queens" Plates Now Available – (Queens 07/19/05) |
| DMV UNVEILS NEW "CUSTOM" LICENSE PLATE "Love Your Library" Plates Now Available – (Albany 06/29/05) |
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NYS DMV OFFERS NEW NASCAR PLATES FOR 2005 SEASON New Custom License Plates Showcase Nine New Drivers – (Albany 05/24/05) |
| DMV-LED INVESTIGATION LEADS TO TWENTY-ONE ARRESTS Individuals Allegedly Presented Counterfeit Documents in Attempt to Obtain Licenses - (Albany 05/12/05) |
| STATE DMV COMMISSIONER NAMED TO FEDERAL RULEMAKING COMMITTEE U.S. DOT Advisory Committee to Study Ways to Strengthen Driver's License Security – (Albany 04/18/05) |
| SAFETY and HEALTH OFFICIALS URGE MOTORISTS TO AVOID DROWSY DRIVING State Partnership's Wake-Up Call to Drivers — "You Snooze, You Lose" – (Albany 03/25/05) |
| DMV JOINS IN LARGEST STOLEN VEHICLE BUST IN WESTERN NY HISTORY 64 Stolen Vehicles Valued at More Than $1-Million Recovered – (Albany 03/23/05) |
| MEDIA ADVISORY - Peekskill DMV Temporarily Closed – (Albany 03/07/05) |
| DMV COMMISSIONER RAYMOND P. MARTINEZ ANNOUNCES CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY WEEK Reminds New Yorkers Booster Seat Law Takes Effect March 27, 2005 – (Albany 02/14/05) |
