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

Klein: Tompkins County faces $11 million deficit in ’26 budget: Legislative Chair Dan Klein tells WHCU in beginning to shape the 2026 budget, a recent audit showed expenses exceeded revenue in 2024 by roughly two million dollars. Get the full story here.

Homer town supervisor responds to letter demanding resignation: Michael Park says he received an anonymous letter on Wednesday requesting his resignation by last Friday or take the risk of “unpleasant things” happening to him, his family, and business. The letter accuses Park of profiting from a proposed billboard resolution and ignoring “wishes of the people.” Get the full story here.

NYC workplace shooting victim was Cornell grad: A victim of a Manhattan workplace shooting has links to Ithaca. Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff says Julia Hyman graduated in 2020 from the Nolan School of Hotel Administration. Get the full story here.

Family of Cortland County teen raising money for funeral: A GoFundMe page was set up for the family of Alayna Race, the 16-year-old Cortland High School student who died last weekend. A family member tells WHCU her death was unexpected, and their $20,000 goal covers the cost of a funeral. Get the full story here.

Concerns raised about Flock Safety cameras in Tompkins County: Tompkins County Legislator Rich John says the license plate readers, which are placed on utility poles across the county, are concerning some people. “These cameras are a tool, and a tool can be misused,” John said Thursday, Aug. 31 on Ithaca’s Morning News. Get the full story here.