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Elsa Gillis
Elsa is thrilled to be part of our team as an Anchor and Producer for WUTR & WFXV Eyewitness News. Coming from Newtown, Connecticut, she graduated from Cornell University with a B.A. in American Studies in May of 2010. While at Cornell, she had the opportunity to lead The Cornell Daily Sun’s video department, reporting on stories throughout the Cornell and Ithaca, NY communities.
Elsa also interned at News 12 Connecticut and MSNBC’s “The Ed Show” during her time at Cornell. Upon graduation, she participated in the New York Institute of Technology’s “Long Island News Tonight” program, reporting throughout New York’s east end.
In her spare time, Elsa enjoys singing, theater, cooking, fashion, and spending time with her family and friends. She is excited to further explore the central New York area and help bring the news to your living room or mobile phone. If you have any story ideas, or just want to say hello, Elsa can be reached at egillis@wutr.tv.
Elsa also interned at News 12 Connecticut and MSNBC’s “The Ed Show” during her time at Cornell. Upon graduation, she participated in the New York Institute of Technology’s “Long Island News Tonight” program, reporting throughout New York’s east end.
In her spare time, Elsa enjoys singing, theater, cooking, fashion, and spending time with her family and friends. She is excited to further explore the central New York area and help bring the news to your living room or mobile phone. If you have any story ideas, or just want to say hello, Elsa can be reached at egillis@wutr.tv.
Stories by Elsa
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Two Companies Make Big Investment in Central New York
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Living in America: The English Trifle
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 @ 6:10 PMIn this week's "Living in America" we're taking a look at one family's very sweet Thanksgiving tradition.
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Area Schools Identified by NY State as In Need of Improvement
Tuesday, November 15, 2011 @ 6:33 PMThe New York State Education Department says an unprecedented number of schools were added to the in need of improvement list this year. Oneida, Otsego, and Herkimer Counties...
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Potential Merging of Four Herkimer County School Districts
Monday, November 14, 2011 @ 6:29 PMTough financial times and a reduction of state funding are forcing four Herkimer County School Districts to re-think and re-organize. Frankfort-Schuyler, Herkimer, Mohawk, and Ilion school districts are...
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Keeping Healthy: Short Term Rehabilitation
Friday, November 11, 2011 @ 7:50 PMA look at Little Falls Hospital, and short term rehabilitation.
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Upstate Cerebral Palsy Welcomes a Groundbreaking Program
Friday, November 11, 2011 @ 7:21 PMUpstate Cerebral Palsy just welcomed a groundbreaking program at its Barneveld Campus today. The amazing technology is expected to transform the lives of dozens of people with...
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Utica Police Welcomes New Recruits to the Department
Thursday, November 10, 2011 @ 7:05 PMThe City of Utica gained six new soon-to-be police officers today. The department, family, and city officials gathered to see the new recruits sworn in. While most still...
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Christmas on Main Street Begins!
Thursday, November 10, 2011 @ 6:00 PMBelieve it or not, the holiday season is almost upon us. And the City of Utica is getting ready to celebrate.The 25th Annual Christmas on...
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Mohawk Valley Rregional Economic Development Council has Big Plans for Area Economy
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 @ 7:34 PMThe Mohawk Valley Regional Economic Development Council has a big plan for the area economy. They held a meeting today finalizing a plan for economic growth in...
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Will the Absentee Ballots Make a Difference?
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 @ 7:29 PMThe campaigning is finished and the votes have been cast, but the Board of Elections is still at work after a smooth day at the polls. To avoid...
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Election Day: Live at the Polls
Wednesday, November 9, 2011 @ 7:20 PMPoll site coordinator Darlene Shelton had a great smile on her face when Eyewitness News asked her how election the day was going. "People are coming in,...
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One-on-One with Utica Mayoral Candidate Bob Cardillo on Election Night
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New Hartford Public Library Committee Seeks Alternate Funding
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Deaths from Prescription Drug Overdose Skyrocket
Friday, November 4, 2011 @ 6:14 PMThe number of deaths occurring from prescription pill overdoses has skyrocketed in the past decade, according to a new CDC report. Every year, nearly 15,000 die from these...
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Chobani Makes Major Million Dollar Announcement
Friday, November 4, 2011 @ 6:11 PMChobani has grown over 300% each year over the past three years, according to a Chobani Executive. With a product that many people can't seem to...
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Meet the Eyewitness News Team
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Joe Parker
Joe Parker is an award-winning, well traveled journalist. He's been broadcasting since 1984...more than half his life, so far. Joe comes to the Utica area from the Gulf Coast (Florida,...
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Jeff Matthews
The only thing Jeff ever wanted to do more than be an on-camera Meteorologist was play left field for the Yankees. By the age of 7, he was already posting...
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Elsa Gillis
Elsa is thrilled to be part of our team as an Anchor and Producer for WUTR & WFXV Eyewitness News. Coming from Newtown, Connecticut, she graduated from Cornell University with a...
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Jennifer Lee
Jennifer Lee joined WUTR/WPNY/WFXV as a Multimedia Journalist in August 2011. She is eager and honored to be apart of the news team and becoming the voice for the Central...
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Stephen Bond
Born and raised in the Central New York area, Stephen is excited to launch his career at home as a multimedia journalist at WUTR. He earned a bachelor's degree from...
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Rachel Polansky
Rachel is excited to join the Eyewitness News team as a Multimedia Journalist. Rachel is a 2012 Penn State graduate with a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism. While there, she was...
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Michael Spellman
A true hometown talent, Michael was born and raised in Central New York. His first taste of journalism came as a Sports Reporter for his high school newspaper...
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