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

NJ man charged in $500k Tompkins County gold bar scam: A New Jersey man is accused of scamming someone out of $500,000 in Tompkins County. On October 8, State Police arrested Akash Thakkar, of Hiawatha, NJ, following a 15-month investigation. Get the full story HERE.

Village of Horseheads: Water system leaking 160 million gallons a year: Mayor Kevin Adams says that about 60% of Horseheads’ yearly water supply is being leaked, a full 40% higher than the state’s acceptable annual water loss threshold. If it’s not fixed by September 2027, the village will be fined by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission. Get the full story HERE.

Cornell community mourns loss of student: A Cornell freshman has died. On October 13, university officials say Class of ‘29’s Thaddeus Lucentini passed away while home on Fall break. Get the full story HERE.

Cortland 2026 budget draft includes 4% property tax hike: A budget has been introduced in Cortland. Mayor Scott Steve is proposing a 4% increase in property taxes for 2026, which he says meets rising costs while maintaining services and staff levels. Get the full story HERE.

Tompkins County lawmakers accept GIVE grant, Flock Security contract: On October 7, lawmakers considered accepting a grant at the Legislature meeting that would fund, among other things, the continued use of Flock license plate readers and gunshot detection devices. Get the full story HERE.