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New York Offers Driver’s Licenses with ‘X’ Gender Marker

June 1, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: driver's licenses, Gender Recognition Act, Kathy Hochul, LGBTQ+, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Pride Month

State Announces Free Snowmobile Weekends for Out-of-State Riders

March 4, 2022 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Kathy Hochul, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Snowmobile

NYS DMV Experiencing Delays In Distributing Registration Stickers

October 13, 2021 By WRFA Radio 2 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Larry Barmore, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

Chautauqua County Clerk Joins Others from Across State to Call for Delay in Implementation of Green Light Law

December 13, 2019 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Green Light Legislation, Larry Barmore, Mark Schroeder, New York State Association of County Clerks, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

Three Local Businesses Charged for Selling Alcohol to Minors

May 16, 2019 By WRFA Radio 1 Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Allen Street Grocery and Deli Mart, Don's Car Wash, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, New York State Liquor Authority, Robo

City Reminds Motorists of Consequences for Failing to Pay Overdue Parking Fines

November 4, 2016 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - The City of Jamestown Treasurer’s Office reminds motorists that police officers and parking enforcement officers will continue the towing and booting of vehicles maintaining more than $100 in unpaid parking tickets. Following the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Downtown Parking, Jamestown Treasurer's Office, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Parking, Ticket Amnesty Program

‘Old Fashioned’ Winter Results in Strong Snowmobile Season

March 10, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - This winter may have been trying for many residents and businesses, but it also proved to have a positive impact on the snowmobile industry. In fact, many are saying it was the best year ever for snowmobiling, which means that many local … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Department of Motor Vehicles, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Snowmobile, Winter

County Lawmakers Table Resolution to Relocate Jamestown DMV Office

February 26, 2015 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

JAMESTOWN - It looks like the Department of Motor Vehicles office in Jamestown won’t be moving to Fluvanna Ave. after all. That’s according to Chautauqua County legislator Paul Whitford (D-Jamestown, District 13), who said that earlier this month … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Legislature, Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Motor Vehicles Office, Jamestown DMV, Larry Barmore, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Northcrest Business Park, Paul Whitford

County Clerk Reminds Residents to Register Motorcycles Before April 30 Deadline

March 20, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

MAYVILLE - As the weather begins its slow warm up, Chautauqua County Clerk Larry Barmore is reminding motorcycle riders to get their registration renewals into the local DMV office before the April 30 deadline. Barmore said, "All motorcycle … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Larry Barmore, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles

Governor Gives Prosecutors Increased Access to Vehicle and Traffic Ticket Records

March 4, 2014 By WRFA Radio Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Have you received a speeding ticket only to have it later reduced in city or town court? That could come back to haunt you. Governor Andrew Cuomo Monday announced that the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is making … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Traffic Law

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