New York could join 12 others states, including Connecticut and the District of Columbia, by giving driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants. Legislation is pending… Read More
A dozen years ago, then-Gov. Eliot Spitzer tried to grant undocumented immigrants driver’s licenses through executive action. The plan blew up in his face, with… Read More
The City Council passed a resolution Wednesday that will clear the way for immigrants to drive legally. Now it’s the state legislature’s turn The City… Read More
Cheers of “Si se puede – Yes we can” echoed on the steps of City Hall Wednesday as City Council members and organizations urged the… Read More
With Democrats holding a commanding majority in the state Senate and Assembly, New York immigration advocates see a clear path to passing legislation that would… Read More
After once opposing it, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand on her first day as a Democratic presidential candidate said she now supports granting driver’s licenses to… Read More
Last week Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo officially announced the nomination of Buffalo Comptroller Mark Schroeder for appointment as Department of Motor Vehicles commissioner, a seat… Read More
Then-Gov. Eliot Spitzer drew fire from politicos and the public when he tried to give undocumented New Yorkers driver’s licenses in 2007. But the controversial… Read More
A controversial proposal to make undocumented immigrants eligible for New York driver’s licenses has skidded onto the statehouse front burner after Democrats captured control of… Read More
Currently, 12 states plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico issue “marked” licenses to drivers regardless of their immigration status. Proponents of these licenses… Read More