(607NewsNow) — Here’s a look back at the top stories on 607NewsNow from this week:
Riley introduces bipartisan bill banning bonuses for utility CEOs amid rate hikes: On December 10, Congressman Josh Riley (NY-19) introduced the No Bonuses for Utility Executives Act with Republican Congressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02). It would ban bonuses for executives when utilities raise rates faster than inflation, cap bonuses in years when rates stay stable, include oversight, and impose penalties for violations. Get the full story HERE.
Cortland officials consider salary bumps for city employees: Cortland city workers might see pay raises. A 2% salary increase for full-time employees is included in the city’s proposed budget for 2026. The raises would affect current, permanent workers who aren’t represented by a union. Get the full story HERE.
Permanent director named at Tompkins County Public Library: The new year will see a new permanent director seated at the Tompkins County Public Library. After a nationwide search, the Board of Trustees announced on Tuesday, Dec. 16 that Emerson DeMeester-Lane will take the helm next month. Get the full story HERE.
Latent TB cases at Broome County Jail, no active cases: There are cases of latent tuberculosis at the Broome County Correctional Facility, but no active cases. That’s according to the Broome County Health Department, which clarifies that latent cases are relatively common, not contagious, and there is no outbreak at the jail. Get the full story HERE.
Cortland PD IDs victim, driver in fatal downtown crash: Cortland Police are calling a fatal crash a ‘tragic accident.’ Officers say 63-year-old Kyong Searle, of Cortland, was in a crosswalk in downtown Cortland shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Thursday when she was struck and killed by a minivan that was out delivering packages for an Amazon.com subcontractor. Get the full story HERE.
