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Why Did a DMV Supervisor Advise a Cop to Break the Law and Commit License Plate Fraud?
A police officer was fired from his position after following the advice of the Department of Motor Vehicles to turn his personal car into a "ghost vehicle."
September 11, 2023
The Moped Crisis — An Analysis: The City Needs a Systemic Fix, Justice for Workers and Accountability by Tech Giants
Mayhem — and, more accurately, the perception of mayhem — on the streets of the city is provoking a new backlash against delivery workers. But are poor workers really the ones to blame?
August 23, 2023
ROWBACK: State DMV Clarifies How to Rat Out Help Out Your Plate-Defacing Neighbor
On second thought, don't send him your pictures of your neighbors' defaced plates!
February 13, 2023
State Car Boss: ‘Send Me Pictures of Defaced Plates!’
The commissioner of the state Department of Motor Vehicles told New Yorkers to send him pictures of defaced license plates so that his agency can address the problem ... by sending the registered owner a new set of clean tags on the house.
February 8, 2023
New Bill Would Mandate Speed Governors and Set Limits on Huge SUVs on NY Streets by 2024

August 22, 2022
Gov. Hochul Signs Law Adding Cyclist and Pedestrian Safety Awareness to Driver’s License Requirements
New drivers for the first time will be tested on their knowledge of pedestrian and cyclist safety as a part of the requirements for obtaining a license in New York, according to a law that the governor signed Friday.
July 15, 2022
Opinion: Fake Plates are Hiding in Plain Sight on Facebook, Yet Authorities Do Little
The market has moved to Facebook Marketplace and fellow Meta app Instagram.
April 12, 2022
Albany Bill Would Finally Mandate Instruction for Student Drivers (Well, a Little)
Two progressive state pols want to require would-be drivers to do what they — believe it or not — do not currently have to do before getting their license: practice driving with a professional driving instructor.
March 29, 2022
No Solutions After DOT Commissioner Finally Speaks With State DMV, Just Plans to Meet Again
A phone call leads to talk of doing more. But is it just talk?
November 10, 2021
DOT Wants Meeting with State DMV Head to Get Killer Drivers Off the Road
Hank Gutman wants a sit-down with DMV Commissioner Mark Schroeder (who? Exactly.)
October 25, 2021
