New York DMV quietly puts in place a more severe point system for bad driving

NEW YORK -- Bad driving will now lead to steeper penalties in New York state. The Department of Motor Vehicles has overhauled its point system, and the points drivers accrue are…

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Deadly consequences of drunk driving: AAA shares sobering statistics for New Year’s Eve

New Year's Day is one of the deadliest days for alcohol-related fatalities on the road, according to AAA. As people make their New Year's Eve plans, it's essential to prioritize…

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SUV crashes into Long Island home as Suffolk County leaders warn of DWI dangers

WEST BABYLON, N.Y. - A family on Long Island has been forced out of their home right before Thanksgiving after an alleged drunk driver crashed into it. Police say Thomas Keane backed out…

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Police: Port Washington Schools superintendent charged with DWI; seriously injured motorcyclist

Michael Hynes is accused of driving drunk and seriously injuring a motorcyclist in a crash in Sayville. Michael Hynes, the outgoing Port Washington Schools superintendent, was arrested Saturday, accused of…

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Police: Multiple boats catch fire after driver crashes into Babylon boatyard; driver charged with DWI

Police and a bystander had to pull the driver from her car after the crash.First responders and a bystander had to rescue a West Islip woman from her car Sunday…

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Suffolk PD: Grandmother killed by drunk driver in Middle Island crash was in car with her daughter, granddaughter

According to police, 31-year-old Melissa Koprowski, of Yaphank, was driving eastbound on Middle Country Road when she attempted to make a left turn onto Wading River Hollow Road. Instead, they…

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