BINGHAMTON, NY - The Broome County STOP-DWI Program will be hosting the New York State Highway Safety Annual Conference October 17th through the 20th at the Binghamton Regency Hotel, 1 Sarbro Square, Binghamton, NY.

The New York State Highway Safety Conference brings together nearly 300 local, state and federal traffic safety officials. The conference is sponsored by the New York State Association of Traffic Safety Boards, the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee and the New York State STOP-DWI Coordinator's Association.

The annual conference will welcome delegates with a luncheon at noon on Monday October 18th at the Binghamton Regency. Conference attendees will have the opportunity to attend workshops and seminars on drunk driving, pedestrian and bicycle safety, highway engineering, education and prevention programs and program evaluation.

Jim May, Broome County STOP-DWI Coordinator, said "Broome County is pleased to host this year's conference which brings together traffic safety professionals from across New York State. It's a great opportunity to exchange ideas and learn about different programs in the traffic safety effort." For additional information please contact Jim May at 607.778.2056.