Homer is a part of the Cortland County region/metro area of New York. Major attractions include Homeville Museum and Homeville Antique Fire Department. Each year in the summer season there is the Annual 4th of July Reading of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. Among the biggest companies in Homer are Ginger Root Integrative Massage and Lakeland Environmental. The biggest schools here are Homer Central Senior High School and Homer Central Elementary School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Homer is Hewitt State Park. Famous persons from Homer include: Amelia Jenkins Bloomer, Francis Bicknell Carpenter, and Andrew Dickson White.