In that case you must apply for a new, original driver license.
Will do. By the way, is paying taxes enough to be considered a resident of NY?
A judge considers these facts to decide if your intent is to make NYS a "fixed and permanent" residence. According to this law, students from other states or from other nations who attend school in New York State are usually not considered residents of NYS.
Do I need to visit the DMV office to make an exchange?