The increase in violence against police officers across the country is getting to a point of critical mass. Police Officers have been gunned down in New York City, Syracuse and Chicago in the last month. Two officers were killed in the Syracuse area in a devastating ambush attack. It's at a point now where the sheriffs of New York State are sick and tired of it.
NYS Sheriff's Association President Dumond has issued a call for lawmakers to prioritize the safety of law enforcement officers and an end to this type of violence.
A major Southern Tier manufacturing firm is expanding operations in Broome County with the acquisition of a pair of properties in the town of Kirkwood.