You can drive in New York State with a valid driver's license from another state or country. You do not need to apply for a New York State driver's license unless you become a New York State resident.
What if I am a tourist and I have a driver's license from another country?
If you have a driver's license from another country, you don't need to have an International Driving Permit, but it is useful. The permit verifies in multiple languages that you have a valid driver's license. Police officers who cannot read the language of their foreign driver's license will be able to read the permit.
and what are the requirements to drive in the state of new york?