(607NewsNow) — Here’s a look back at the top stories on 607NewsNow from this week:
TCAT, UAW announce tentative agreement on 3-year contract: TCAT and the UAW have reached an agreement. After months of discussion about a new 3-year contract for the transit agency’s drivers and mechanics, the two sides agreed Saturday on a tentative deal. Get the full story here.
IHS teacher running for Tompkins County Legislature: An Ithaca teacher is running for office. Kyle Erickson wants to represent the towns of Danby and Caroline on the Tompkins County Legislature. Get the full story here.
Goodwill to expand in Ithaca: Shoppers looking for a deal in Tompkins County will have a new option next month. Goodwill of the Finger Lakes is opening a location in Ithaca, with a grand opening set for April 25. It will be the first store the Rochester-based group has opened in Tompkins County. Get the full story here.
Cornell, Cornell GSU announce tentative 2-year contract: A tentative agreement is in place between Cornell and the Cornell Grad Student Union. Under the deal, grad student workers in Ithaca would see an increase in the minimum stipend. Get the full story here.
Watkins Glen man flees from police, requires rescue after jumping in canal: An arrest attempt turns into a rescue in Watkins Glen. On the morning of March 26, authorities say they observed 24-year-old Xavier Beach riding a bike in the village. Beach, wanted for a probation violation in Schuyler County, took off. Get the full story here.