I have to hand it to the area Police Departments, officials in Binghamton, Vestal, Endicott, Owego and village and towns in the Greater Binghamton area are cracking down on DWI offenders in the Southern Tier.  Like it or not, this IS for your safety and the safety of people you love.

With this being St. Patty's Day weekend, Broome Country Stop DWI and area police agencies are warning that patrols will be on the increase this weekend as DWI offenses tend to be on the increase.

It's common sense, have a plan.  Here are some options:  walk, ride, car pool, stay overnight with a friend or book a room, call a friend or cab.  Just Don't Drive.

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