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

City had no backup plan for shelter, Cantelmo says: The city of Ithaca is now scrambling to come up with a shelter backup plan. Following the Tompkins County Legislature’s vote last week on opening the Code Blue shelter on Cherry St., Mayor Robert Cantelmo tells 607 News Now the city has no choice but to pivot. Get the full story HERE.

Ithaca still reviewing ‘just cause’ termination policy: Ithaca is looking at just cause termination. Alderperson Ducson Nguyen chaired a working group that was formed early last year. Get the full story HERE.

ICSD, ITA to resume contract talks Oct. 9: Talks about a new contract resume soon between the Ithaca City School District and Ithaca Teachers Association. On the Sept. 23 edition of Ithaca’s Morning News, ITA President Kathryn Cernera explained one of the union’s priorities. Get the full story HERE.

Ex-Asteri Ithaca security chief blasts building’s safety: The former head of security at Asteri Ithaca is speaking out. Wednesday, Sept. 24 on Ithaca’s Morning News, Jared Bentley told 607 News Now his experience as an employee in the building was poor. Get the full story HERE.

Dennis drops out of Tompkins County Legislature race, endorses Dawson: John Dennis is supporting Deborah Dawson for re-election. In a statement to WHCU, Dennis said he’d rather defer to Dawson’s experience. “Legislator Dawson has ably represented District 10 for more than seven years, and her decision to seek a third four-year term—while late in coming—is a testament to her dedication to public service. She brings to the Legislature both a deep commitment to progressive values and a strong command of county finances.” Get the full story HERE.