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Friday, April 19, 2013  Authorities say a police bomb unit found nothing dangerous inside a car with Massachusetts plates that was pulled over in the city of Niagara Falls.

Monday, February 06, 2012  The day after their big Super Bowl win, the New York Giants victory will be splashed across license plates here in New York.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  Money, collectors coins, electronics, and other personal items were stolen, according to police.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  A Cato Gold Star mom finally has the cherished licenses plates that she was forced to give up.

Thursday, June 30, 2011  An 89-year-old Gold Star mother from central New York is getting back the special license plate she was forced to relinquish.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010  County Clerks in Central and Northern New York are reminding drivers that they don't need to replace their license plates with the new "Empire Gold" plates.

Thursday, April 01, 2010  The next time you head to the DMV to register your car, truck, or motorcycle, you will likely walk away with a different looking license plate.

Monday, December 07, 2009  Materials have been purchased and production has begun on the new plates.

Friday, December 04, 2009  Despite pledge, lawmakers did not reverse new plate requirement during special budget session.

Monday, November 16, 2009  The rallying cry of "no new plates" has apparently reached the ears of the state's top elected officials.

Sunday, November 15, 2009  Governor David Paterson says he could eliminate the State’s new license plate requirement if the Legislature cooperates.

Sunday, November 15, 2009  More than 100, 000 New Yorkers have voiced their opposition to state’s plan requiring new license plates.

Friday, November 13, 2009  Senator David Valesky now opposes the $25 license plate fee and explains his earlier vote in favor of the plan.

Thursday, November 12, 2009  Opposition to a proposed New York State license plate renewal fee is gaining momentum.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009  The State Department of Motor Vehicles says New York's new $25 license plates are necessary to assist law enforcement personnel.