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

McLean fire chief saves woman from choking at Applebee’s: According to McLean Fire and Rescue, Chief Calvin Carr was at Applebee’s on Friday night with his family when a woman at the table next to them began choking. Get the full story here.

‘Suspicious’ fire under investigation at Asteri Ithaca building: Ithaca Police investigators believe an apartment building fire is suspicious. Firefighters were called to the Asteri building on East Green Street around 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Get the full story here.

Cortland business owner appointed to vacant Common Council seat: Dana Merkur will serve through the rest of 2025 in Ward 1. Merkur, who owned the Isaf-Merkur Photography Studio for over 40 years on Hamlin St., was appointed Tuesday by the current council. Get the full story here.

Tompkins County legislators reaffirm commitment to Center of Government: A major project in Tompkins County is moving forward. On June 3, legislators voted 9-4 to reaffirm their commitment to the Center of Government. The project is expected to cost up to $50 million. Get the full story here.

Faulty appliance believed responsible for fire at Cortland business: Cortland Fire officials are tracking down the cause of a business blaze. It happened shortly before 6 p.m. Thursday evening at Contento’s on Pendleton Street. Get the full story here.