New York, also known as the Empire State, has about 12 million licensed drivers with almost 11 million registered passenger cars and trucks. In order to own and drive a vehicle in NY, NY you must have auto insurance coverage.
Tips for lowering your New York auto insurance include:

Find out what insurance will cost before you buy a car - some cars (like the Audi A6) are more expensive to repair and thus more expensive to insure.

Set deductibles at the highest possible levels.
Inquire with your New York car insurance company about any discounts available, such as multiple-auto or multiple-policy discounts (more details on discounts in an earlier post).

Drive safely - dangerous drivers are more expensive to insure.
Don't drink and drive - a DUI is a big risk for an auto carrier to bear.
Maintain a good payment record.

Comparison shop through an online insurance marketplace such as InsuranceUSA.com.