Suffolk Steps Up Cyberprotection Offers After Personal Data Exposure

Suffolk County said Wednesday that it is partnering with a cyber firm to offer identity theft protection resulting from the Sept.8 cyberattack on county computers. Newsday reported Wednesday that as many as 470,000 people who were issued moving violations in Suffolk during the past decade Read More …

DMV Expands ‘Live Chat’ Services

The state Department of Motor Vehicles announced Thursday that it has expanded the number of topics that can be addressed through its live chat operation. Residents can talk with workers through the DMV website,  directly messaging DMV representatives to get answers. Customers can access the Read More …

Online Learner Permit Test Available Across the State

The test to receive a learner’s permit to drive passenger vehicles and motorcycles in New York State is now available online across the state.   The state began testing the program last year after the Covid-19 epidemic hit. This means that New Yorkers can begin the Read More …

DMV Office Leaving Huntington for Dix Hills

The state Department of Motor Vehicles office will soon be moving from Huntington to Dix Hills. Michael Murphy of Douglas Elliman Real Estate confirmed that the DMV will take 9,000 square feet of  space in the RetroFitness building at 1850 East Jericho Turnpike. Murphy is Read More …

Flanagan Bill Would Protect DMV Workers on Green Light Law

State Sen. John Flanagan introduced a bill Tuesday that would  protect state Department of Motor Vehicle workers who won’t comply with a new law that allows undocumented immigrants to  apply for driver’s licenses.  Several upstate county clerks who oversee and administer local motor vehicle offices Read More …

Licenses for Undocumented Bring Joy, Disappointment

The response to the State Legislature’s decision to allow undocumented immigrants to receive driver’s license was instant, though mixed. Latino activists celebrated the passage of the bill, while others immediately restated their opposition. John Kennedy, Suffolk County comptroller and the Republican candidate for Suffolk County Read More …