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

Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office gets $50K grant for C.A.R.E. study: The Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office is getting grant money. Sheriff Derek Osborne says it’s for C.A.R.E., or Crisis Alternative Response and Engagement. Get the full story here.

Cornell’s Momodau Taal announces decision to leave US: A Cornell student is leaving the United States. Momodau Taal announced Monday on social media his decision, saying he’s heading home with his ‘head held high.’ Get the full story here.

Juvenile charged with arson in Ithaca fire: Ithaca Police have made an arrest related to a west-end fire. On the evening of March 27, authorities responded to the West Village Apartment complex for the blaze. Get the full story here.

Cortland’s drug task force seizes over $1,500 in drugs during traffic stop: Six people face drug charges in Cortland. Police pulled a vehicle over Monday and found nearly 300 bags of fentanyl and several bags with crack-cocaine, powder cocaine, and meth. Get the full story here.

Ithaca council approves purchase of Bowl-O-Drome as possible new IPD home: The Ithaca Police Department might be moving. The Common Council voted yes Wednesday to purchasing land on Third Street that includes a former bowling alley with the intention of relocating IPD. Get the full story here.