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Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Climate
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Linton Mayor speaks on devastation from Friday tornado
LINTON, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – Linton Mayor John Preble said the community has showed an outpouring of support to those impacted by Friday night's tornado. Mayor John Preble said while there was no damage within the city limits, the city has been working closely with the county on the response. He said the former National Guard Armory is being used as a central location for supplies and donations. The Linton Assembly of God Church also has counseling services available. Mayor Preble commended city departments for their response and said they'll sit down for an after-action report going forward. 'I had 27 years in the military and I actually supported tsunami relief efforts both in the Indonesian tsunami and the Japan tsunami. You learn a lot of the big things which a lot of people take care of, but then there's a lot of the smaller details that you don't think about until something happens,' said Mayor Preble. He also expressed appreciation to several nearby cities that have helped and offered support. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Business
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Your Stories Q&A: Is my Social Security number shown when a store scans my REAL ID license?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — You ask, we answer! Viewer Question: I had to give my Social Security number at the DMV to get my license. Can a store clerk see that when they scan my REAL ID? No, according to the New York State DMV. Only the information on your license is shown. The Director of Public Information sent us the following statement: 'When a business or law enforcement scans a driver license, learner permit or non-driver ID, it allows them to validate the State-issued ID that has been presented to them rather than relying on a visual inspection of the document. That scan only gives the business or law enforcement information that is already on the ID card that has been presented. That information does not include your social security number. Nothing changes with someone having a REAL ID or Enhanced ID.' A spokesperson for Tops Friendly Markets told NewsChannel 9 that when cashiers scan a license, they can only see that a person's date of birth has been verified. Submit a form. Your Stories Q&A: Is my Social Security number shown when a store scans my REAL ID license? Your Stories Q&A: When will the new Chick-fil-A open in DeWitt? Your Stories Q&A: When will the rough ramp near Destiny USA get repaired? Do you need a REAL ID by May 7? What to know Your Stories Q&A: Is Byrne Dairy still replacing former TK Tavern in Camillus? Your Stories Q&A: An update on the future of Beck's Hotel in Mexico Your Stories Q&A: When will new comfort food restaurant open in Bridgeport? Your Stories Q&A: $100 million golf course community planned at former Syracuse country club Your Stories Q&A: Utica bakery known for its half-moon cookies opening spot in Manlius After nearly two weeks, hot water returns to Nob Hill Apartments building Your Stories Q&A: A burning question about a flame in Oneida Nob Hill Apartments tenants continue to live without hot water after two weeks Your Stories Q&A: Opening date announced for Salina Starbucks Your Stories Q&A: Something new on the menu for the former Ponderosa in Salina Your Stories Q&A: When will construction finish on the old Hilltop Restaurant and bowling alley in Skaneateles Your Stories Q&A: Dispute over repairing potholes leads to DeWitt, Salina road being closed Your Stories Q&A: Why did the Traveling Gnome Diner in Bridgeport close? Your Stories Q&A: When will trash be cleared from area interstates? Preble's cemetery takes a huge hit and seeks the community's help Your Stories Q&A: What's the latest on plans to redevelop the old Great Northern Mall? Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Your Stories Q&A: When will trash be cleared from area interstates?
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) – You ask, we answer! Viewer Question: There's so much trash on the side of I-690. When will it be cleaned up? It's the time of year when the Your Stories Team receives complaints from viewers about trash on the sides of area interstates. Whether it's 690, 81, 481, or exit ramps, we routinely get emails from people wondering why there's so much litter on the side of the road. Much of the sentiment is that it's a bad look for the region as visitors pass through. It's far from a new problem and new question. When the snow melts, the litter that's been thrown and blown from passing cars is easy to spot. The YS Team reached out to the NYSDOT to see if there's a plan in place to pick up roadside litter. We were sent the following statement: The New York State Department of Transportation takes the issue of trash on our roadways – which becomes especially prevalent each year at the end of the snow and ice season – seriously and dedicates significant resources to litter pickup. NYSDOT crews routinely collect trash from along roadways in our system, including Interstate 690 in Onondaga County, as part of normal maintenance activities, weather permitting. Everyone, however, can play a role in preventing trash from accumulating along our roadsides. Litter is unsightly and harmful to the environment, which is why we all need to practice good disposal habits and encourage others to do the same. Clean roadways are safer for everyone and allow highway crews to focus on infrastructure maintenance and repair. While the NYSDOT didn't provide specifics on the type of manpower dedicated to picking up trash, we do know they participate in an annual statewide 'Trash Blitz' that happens during Earth Week in April. If you see a trouble spot, where debris needs to be cleared from the interstate or from the side of the road, you can report it to the NYSDOT Traffic Maintenance Center at (315) 426-2131. Submit a form. Your Stories Q&A: When will trash be cleared from area interstates? Preble's cemetery takes a huge hit and seeks the community's help Your Stories Q&A: What's the latest on plans to redevelop the old Great Northern Mall? Your Stories Q&A: What's next for the land that used to be home to a landmark restaurant in Canastota? Your Stories Q&A: More complaints about potholes at Great Northern Mall in Clay Your Stories Q&A: A cheese-centric restaurant about to open in Eastwood Your Stories Q&A: Is Drakos Urgent Care still coming to Camillus? Your Stories Q&A: New plans for an old pizza and ice cream shop in Lysander Your Stories Q&A: Denny's in Camillus closes abruptly after 25 years Your Stories Q&A: Another Walgreens to close in CNY, this time in Cicero Your Stories Q&A: Here's what's moving into the closed Outback Steakhouse in Clay Your Stories Q&A: Drive-thru coffee stand to open near Sweetheart Corner Your Stories Q&A: Why am I being charged a recycling fee when buying paint? Your Stories Q&A: Why does it take so long for bags to make it to baggage claim? Your Stories Q&A: Will this weekend be the last time we change the clock for good? Your Stories Q&A: What is the towering yellow contraption I see on I-481? Your Stories Q&A: Why are a handful of dollar stores in the area closed? Your Stories Q&A: How to report a pothole Your Stories Q&A: Nationwide shortage means some secondary roads in Clay are not getting salted Your Stories Q&A: New York Thruway Authority once again alerting people to ongoing scam Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Health
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CNY homeschooled teen takes courses to save lives with Upstate trauma's team
EAST SYRACUSE N.Y. (WSYR-TV — While many teenagers spend their free time watching movies or hanging out with friends, 17-year-old Holden Swift is preparing for a future of saving lives. The homeschooled teen has dreams of becoming an EMT, so he thought taking Upstate Trauma's course was the perfect opportunity to get his feet wet. Snow tapers, milder weather on the way HALT Act sponsor defends bill as state Republicans try for second repeal attempt The Atlantic posts more texts from Signal chat group CNY homeschooled teen takes courses to save lives with Upstate trauma's team Preble's cemetery takes a huge hit and seeks the community's help 'I thought going and physically doing it would be helpful for the learning process,' said the 17-year-old participant. Stop the Bleed, Upstate's free 90-minute training, teaches everyday people how to control severe bleeding in life-threatening situations. The nationwide program was launched in response to the Sandy Hook massacre, aiming to empower bystanders to take action before first responders arrive. Participants learned three critical techniques: applying pressure, packing a wound, and using a tourniquet to control or, better, stop the bleeding until help arrives. The training, however, isn't just for those interested in emergency medicine like Swift; it's to help with unexpected situations like car accidents, workplace injuries and farming accidents. All everyday situations where knowing how to stop severe bleeding could save a life. 'The key takeaway is that these are everyday emergencies that happen right. Car accidents, workplace injuries from machinery, farming accidents, and certain things you might need to know to stop life-threatening bleeding,' said Anthony Scailse, the course coordinator. Upstate offers the Stop the Bleed course for free. Once completed, participants are certified and can even instruct others. For more information on upcoming classes, click here to sign up. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Science
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US zaps drone using powerful laser weapon with 5-mile range in secret tests
The United States Navy (the Navy) has reported testing its High-Energy Laser with an Integrated Optical Dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) system to take out an aerial target drone. The test was conducted onboard the Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Preble and occurred at an undisclosed location in 2024. According to the Navy, the test was conducted 'to verify and validate the functionality, performance and capability' of HELIOS. It is also a critical stepping stone to operationalizing these high-tech futuristic weapon systems, which reportedly have a maximum power output of 150 kW. Little other information has been publically released, but it is known that the ship was relocated from San Diego to Japan in September of 2024. HELIOS, a 60-kW directed-energy weapons platform, was installed aboard the Preble in 2022. The weapon has replaced one of Preble's pair of Mk 15 Phalanx Close-In Weapons System (CIWS) just in front of the bridge. Beyond its high-energy blasting abilities, the weapon is also a "dazzler" to blind and confuse optical-seeking missiles and drones. It also has a set of powerful optical sensors that can serve a secondary intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) role. HELIOS is designed to engage, destroy, or turn off aerial targets like drones or small boats (both manned and unnamed). The weapon allegedly has a maximum range of 5 miles (8 km), but environmental factors and atmospheric interference influence the range. However, the upside is that shooting it is relatively cheap, with each blast costing pennies in electricity. This is a rounding error compared to the guided-missile destroyers' other situations, especially its stockpile of missiles. According to The War Zone (TWZ), HELIOS has already been integrated into the Navy's Aegis Combat System, dramatically improving its utility. "We're continuously upgrading the multi-source integration infusion capability of the Aegis weapon system and looking to bring in new weapons and sensors and coordinate hard kill and soft kill," said Rich Calabrese, director of Surface Navy Mission Systems at Lockheed Martin, told TWZ. "We're already integrating the HELIOS Laser Weapon System with the Aegis Weapon System CSL [Common Source Library] in our lab here in New Jersey. In fact, we've … The guy who's now managing the laser program … He let me know the other day that we recently fired a laser here under the control of the Aegis Weapon System computer program," he added. Lockheed Martin was first contracted to develop HELIOS in 2018, and beyond the Preble is expected to install another system on one of Preble's sisters in the not-too-distant future. Despite technological progress, such as the most recent test, such systems are limited. They can only shoot a single target at a time and have power and thermal limitations that prevent continuous fire like a projectile weapon. To this end, many see them as low-volume point-defense systems for the foreseeable future until such limitations can be overcome. However, other innovations, like linking them to independent renewable power sources, would make them valuable additions to a warship's arsenal. 'These things are based on renewable energy so that I can recharge the system … I don't have to worry about payload [or] volume with directed energy. All those things appeal to a navy, [but] we just haven't matriculated that into a place … that's ready for prime time,' U.S. Fleet Forces Command head Admiral Daryl Caudle told Breaking Defense.
