N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 15, § 132.3
The sole purpose of a hearing scheduled pursuant to this Part is to determine whether there exist unusual, extenuating and compelling circumstances to warrant a finding that the revocation proposed by the commissioner should not take effect. In making such a determination, the administrative law judge shall take into account a driver’s entire driving record. Unless the administrative law judge finds that such unusual, extenuating and compelling circumstances exist, the judge shall issue an order confirming the revocation proposed by the commissioner.