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Cuomo spokesman says license plate renewal plan won't 'go forward'

By Karen DeWitt • Sep 17, 2019

A spokesman for Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that a plan to charge up to $45 to replace license plates more than 10 years old is no longer going forward.

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WBFO Albany correspondent Karen DeWitt reports

Erie County Clerk issues warning, Says DMV ID requirements unclear

By Francesca Bond • Jun 26, 2018

Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns does not think the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) adequately informed the public of documentation requirements for applying for Enhanced Driver License IDs.

Permanent license suspension for repeat DWI offenders upheld

By Associated Press • May 10, 2017

New York's Court of Appeals has upheld a state law that allows for permanent suspension of drivers licenses for repeat drunk drivers.

NY sees big interest in online DMV system

By Associated Press • Oct 30, 2016

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state's new online Department of Motor Vehicles system is proving to be a big hit. The state says New Yorkers have used the system to make more than 1.4 million DMV reservations since it went online in 2013.

Locals say DMV delays in CDL testing impacting workers, businesses

By Chris Caya • Jun 23, 2016

Transportation companies looking to hire new workers are hitting roadblocks at the state DMV. Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs says the wait time for a Commercial Driver License road test can be as long as three months.

Park tragedy prompts call for DMV reform

By Chris Caya • Jun 26, 2015

Erie County Clerk Chris Jacobs is pushing to close a serious loophole in drivers license regulations that could pose a danger to the public.

Erie County Auto Bureau to offer online reservations

By Ashley Hirtzel • Sep 25, 2014

Motorists could experience minimal wait times with a new auto bureau reservation system. Erie County launched the online check-in system at several auto bureau locations Thursday.

Plan for B&W Canadian-made NY driver licenses draws ire

By Chris Caya • Nov 16, 2012

Members of the region's state delegation are trying to derail plans to have New York's driver licenses made in Canada. The Department of Motor Vehicles is ready to give its business to the highest bidder, which would cost residents millions of dollars.