New York motorists who skipped a vision test when renewing their drivers licenses during the pandemic risk having their licenses suspended. The State Department of Motor Vehicles has sent warnings to nearly 150,000 drivers who took the option to … [Read more...]
Law Enforcement Targeting Drug-Impaired Driving April 20
Law enforcement will be stepping up patrols and targeting drug-impaired driving today. The State Police, Department of Motor Vehicles, and the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee remind motorists that driving under the influence of drugs and … [Read more...]
Motorists Advised to Keep An Eye Out for Deer During Fall Months
Motorists are advised to keep an eye out for deer during the Fall months. The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Department of Environmental Conservation released a joint statement saying deer become more active and are more … [Read more...]
NYS Voters Have Until August 11 to Change Party Enrollment Ahead of August 23 Primary
New York voters have until August 11 to change their party enrollment ahead of the primary set for August 23. The Chautauqua County Board of Elections said a recent ruling in State Supreme Court ordered that all changes of enrollment received … [Read more...]
DMV Warns Against Text Message Phishing Scam
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is warning New Yorkers about a text message phishing scam. The text message falsely claims New York State is offering $1,500 rebates as a result of high fuel prices. This latest phishing scam is a … [Read more...]
New York Offers Driver’s Licenses with ‘X’ Gender Marker
As Pride Month starts, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that New Yorkers can now choose an "X" gender marker on state driver licenses and ID cards. Hochul said the change is being implemented in accordance with the State's Gender Recognition … [Read more...]
State Announces Free Snowmobile Weekends for Out-of-State Riders
Out-of-State visitors and Canadians will be able to snowmobile for free in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul waived the requirement for out-of-staters and Canadians to register their snowmobile in New York State for the weekends of March 5 and … [Read more...]
NYS DMV Experiencing Delays In Distributing Registration Stickers
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is experiencing delays in distributing car and truck registration stickers. Chautauqua County Clerk Larry Barmore said for those renewing registration online or by mail to Albany, the state DMV is … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County Clerk Joins Others from Across State to Call for Delay in Implementation of Green Light Law
OVER 50 PERCENT OF COUNTY CLERKS CALL FOR GOVERNOR TO DELAY IMPLEMENTATION UNTIL OCT. 1, 2020 MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County Clerk Larry Barmore is joining 27 other county clerks from across New York State with DMV responsibilities in calling … [Read more...]
Three Local Businesses Charged for Selling Alcohol to Minors
JAMESTOWN - Three businesses in the Jamestown area were busted for selling alcohol to underage individuals as part of a recent joint efforts by state agencies to crack down on underage drinking during the month of April. The New York State Liquor … [Read more...]
