Im trying to apply for a New york TLC license yellow taxi.?

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My criminal record is expunged, can i legally answer no to them that i have no to convicted crime.
the website : PLEASE NOTE: A conviction does not necessarily mean you will not get a license. Factors such as the nature of the offense, the amount
of time that has passed since the conviction and your age at the time of the conviction will be considered (see Article 23-A of the New York
State Corrections Law). However, your license may be denied if you fail to disclose a conviction in response to the above questions