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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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The Stanley Theater Has a Clear Vision for its Future
Tuesday, November 1, 2011 @ 5:48 PMIt opened in 1928, with the silent movie "Ramona" as its first presentation, but now it's much more than just a grand cinema. "The Stanley...
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Fatal Fire in Whitesboro
Monday, October 31, 2011 @ 6:08 PMThe fire department was called to 24 Ablett Avenue Saturday at around 8:30 in evening in response to a house explosion. That blast destroyed...
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A Choice to Include, Not Segregate, for One Local Family
Friday, October 28, 2011 @10:15 PMMark Radel is a kindergartener at Notre Dame Elementary School in Utica. Mark has down syndrome. Mark's parents, Patrick and Mary, made the decision to place...
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Cayo Industrial Brings the Screams this Halloween
Friday, October 28, 2011 @ 9:24 PMIf you're looking for something unique to do this Halloween weekend, you may want to stop by one of the Broad Street abandoned warehouses in Utica. 811...
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FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Herkimer to Close October 18th
Monday, October 17, 2011 @ 3:43 PMIf you're a Herkimer County resident still in need of disaster assistance, FEMA has announced that it will be closing its Herkimer Disaster Recovery...
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Wall Street Update October 11, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011 @10:24 PM
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Occupy Wall Street Touches Down in Utica
Thursday, October 13, 2011 @10:16 PM400 people came out tonight to support Occupy Utica. People of all ages gathered with signs, tents, friends, and family to protest what they call injustice. And...
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Oneida County Residents Come Out to Question Political Candidates
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 @ 9:21 PMPolitical candidates ranging from those running for Utica Mayor to City Council were out tonight to answer concerned community members questions. The Utica-Oneida...
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Most People Able to Move Back into Their Apartments After Marcy Fire
Monday, October 10, 2011 @10:18 PMAccording to Stittville Fire Chief Neil Sutherland about 20 people were displaced from the early morning fire in Marcy, but as of Monday evening, most were...
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Fall Foliage in Central New York
Monday, October 10, 2011 @ 5:53 PMThere is no denying the cold weather is just around the corner. But before that cold weather creeps in, comes the colorful fall foliage. According to ILoveNewYork.com's fall...
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Big Plans for the Utica Brewers Upcoming Season
Friday, October 7, 2011 @10:35 PMThe Utica Brewers recently won the national championship in the New York Collegiate Baseball League. And they have no plans to slow down. While the season doesn't begin until...
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10th Anniversary of the Start of the Afghanistan War Brings Mixed Emotions
Friday, October 7, 2011 @ 6:47 PMThe President has called it the longest-running war in the nation's history. 10 years ago today the United States and allies launched the war in Afghanistan. The...
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Clinton Landlord Upset After Rental Property Trashed
Thursday, October 6, 2011 @10:22 PM100 Kirkland Avenue is the oldest home in the Town of Kirkland, built in 1778. It's on a beautiful street surrounded by lovely homes. Landlord Warren Evans...
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Fundraiser for 'The Root Farm' Includes Concert by World-Famous Pianist
Thursday, October 6, 2011 @10:21 PMA world renowned pianist touched down in Utica Thursday evening. Rami Bar-Niv, one of Israel's most acclaimed pianists came to perform at Hotel Utica tonight to benefit...
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Oneida County Residents with Flood Damage Can Now Apply for FEMA Aid
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 @10:38 PMGovernor Andrew Cuomo announced today that homeowners, renters, and small business owners in Oneida County affected by Tropical Storm Lee could now apply for FEMA disaster assistance. We...
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Meet the Eyewitness News Team
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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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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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Mary Wilson
Mary Wilson is native of southern Vermont. She has lived and studies in Central New York, and has a Broadcast Journalism degree from Syracuse University's Newhouse School...
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