28 June Residents of New York will need a REAL ID or Enhanced ID to board an airplane starting May 7, 2025 June 28, 2023 By Danyelle Barrett General 0 New York residents will need an enhanced driver’s license or a REAL ID compatible driver’s license by May 7, 2025, if they want to use it to get on a domestic flight, enter certain federal buildings, or enter military bases. With that in mind, it is highly recommended that New Yorkers who plan to travel upgrade from a standard driver’s license to a REAL ID or enhanced license. Get it sooner, rather than later. A New York’s REAL ID driver’s license has a star in the upper right corner to indicate that it meets federal regulations that establish minimum security standards. The enhanced driver’s license has a U.S. flag on the bottom right of the license. For more information and details about how to obtain a REAL ID driver's license or identification card in New York, and to determine which form of ID is right for you, visit the New York State DMV website. You can also visit the TSA website for more detailed information about traveling with a REAL ID. Related Articles Mobile DMV will be at the Town Hall Wedneday, November 19, 2025 Orange County Mobile DMV will be at the Town Hall on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 *** July 2025 STAR UPDATE *** *** July 2025 STAR UPDATE *** Homeowners will no longer be required to submit an application to the assessor if they had an ownership change or if they aged into the Enhanced STAR exemption. New York State will notify local assessors of Basic STAR recipients who become eligible for Enhanced STAR (rather than requiring seniors to apply to their assessors). Property owners who have a change of ownership will report it to the NYS Tax Department using the Homeowner Benefit Portal at www.tax.ny.gov. If internet access is not available, you may contact NYS at (518) 457-2036. New York State adopted the Transfer on Death Deed A Transfer on Death Deed (TOD) is a legal document that allows a property owner to designate who will inherit their real estate after they die. TODs are a cost-effective way to pass on property because they bypass probate, the process that wills go through. NYS has introduced Section 424 of the New York State Real Property Law. Here are some things to know about TODs: How it works The property owner, also known as the transferor, fills out a TOD form, signs it in front of witnesses, and has a notary public acknowledge the signature. The completed deed is then recorded at the county clerk's office. Who can be a beneficiary A beneficiary can be an individual, an organization, or a charity. If there are multiple beneficiaries, the transferor can indicate how they will take title. What the owner retains The owner retains full control of the property while they're alive. They can sell, mortgage, or revoke the TOD deed at any time. How to record the deed Look up the requirements for recording a deed in Orange County, New York Get the state-specific deed form Decide on a beneficiary Describe the property (schedule A) This can be found on a prior deed Sign the deed - you must have 2 witnesses and sign the deed in front of a Notary Public Record the deed at the Orange County Clerk's Office The Town of Wawayanda cannot answer any legal questions regarding the Transfer of Death Deeds, please contact your Attorney. For deed filing information, please contact the Orange County Clerks Office - Deed Recording 845-294-2690. New York Public Notices Database New York Public Notices If you type in Wawayanda under Keywords, the most recent public notices will appear. You do not need an account to use this search feature. Does New York State Owe you Money? Search the Office of Unclaimed Funds As of May 2026, the NYS Comptroller's Office reported that Orange County has 629,053 accounts with a value of $107,316,163. What Is Unclaimed Property? Unclaimed property is money that’s been lost or forgotten over time, including old bank accounts, uncashed checks, stock certificates, and unused gift cards. After a period of inactivity, lost money is legally considered abandoned property and turned over to the New York State Comptroller’s Office, where there’s no fee or time limit to claim it. Visit the New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds website online. https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds All Wawayanda Water District Residents - Service Line Identification All Wawayanda Water District Residents - Service Line Identification Comments are closed.