Local umpires demand legislation be passed to protect sports officials after assault

Local umpires demand legislation be passed to protect sports officials after assault

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - The Binghamton Umpires Association is calling for urgent action to protect sports officials in New York State following an assault that occurred at the Greenlight Grand Slam Park in the Town of Dickinson last month. On July 6th Umpire Carlos Chaluisant was walking back to his vehicle after a game when he was confronted by Leonard Wackowski, a Buffalo man who disagreed with calls made during the game. Things escalat…