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

New candidate announces run for Tompkins County Legislature: A new hopeful has emerged for the Tompkins County Legislature. The Ithaca Voice reports that local activist Irene Weiser is running in District 13, which includes Caroline and Danby. Get the full story here.

Missing since March, Binghamton man found dead in Whitney Point: A Binghamton man missing since March has been found dead. On April 25, authorities responded to Whitney Point around noon for a report of a body in the water at Dorchester Park Lake. The deceased man was identified as 31-year-old Connor Hickey, who was reported missing on March 15. Get the full story here.

Joly retires from IPD after 20 years: Ithaca’s former acting police chief has retired. John Joly walked out of the Ithaca Police Department on Friday, April 25 after a 25-year career in law enforcement. Joly, who was deputy chief, became acting chief in 2021 until taking a leave of absence in 2023. Get the full story here.

Brown seeks forensic audit of NYSEG rates: Tompkins County legislators recently met with NYSEG. The meeting followed a resolution that called for an independent audit of the utility giant’s rate increases. Legislator Randy Brown says NYSEG understands customer service needs improvement. Get the full story here.

Missing Ithaca man found safe in the Bronx: An Ithaca resident has been found safe in New York City. On May 1, the Ithaca Police Department announced that Marcus Turner was located in the Bronx in good health. Investigators had feared the 32-year-old may need medical attention due to a developmental disability. Get the full story here.