(607NewsNow) — Here’s a look back at the top stories on 607NewsNow from this week:

Town of Homer grappling with revenue loss under new county agreement: In August, the Cortland County Legislature approved a new sales tax agreement that will increase the county’s share of sales tax over several years. Get the full story HERE.

IAED names Kurt Foreman as new president: A nationwide search for a president has ended with the selection of Kurt Foreman, who currently leads the Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP).  Greg Hartz, who led the presidential search committee, says Foreman is the right person for the job. Get the full story HERE.

ICSD, ITA announce tentative deal on 3-year contract: In a joint statement released by the two groups, the 3-year deal includes a 7% average salary increase for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years, and an average raise of 6% for the 2027-28 school year. Get the full story HERE.

Cortland County faces $8-9M deficit, Harbin says: The 2026 budget for Cortland County is almost a done deal. Legislator Beau Harbin tells 607 News Now he’s focused on closing a large budget gap before legislators vote on adopting the plan. Get the full story HERE.

Cornell, federal government reach agreement to restore research funding: On November 7, the university announced that it reached an agreement with the federal government to “immediately restore and continue the university’s research funding.” Get the full story HERE.