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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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St. Elizabeth Medical Arts Opens Imaging and Lab Services
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 @ 6:35 PMSt. Elizabeth Medical Center just added two new services to its facility in New Hartford. They've opened new imaging and lab services with state of the art...
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Route 922B Bridge Construction to Begin in June 2012
Monday, October 3, 2011 @10:26 PMThe New York State Department of Transportation held a public meeting in Herkimer Monday evening regarding the repair of the bridge on Route 922B in Herkimer...
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Take a Look Inside the Greenest Building in Downtown Utica
Monday, October 3, 2011 @ 5:53 PMBuilt in 2007, the Hage and Hage Law and Consulting building is a picture perfect example of energy efficiency. From the ground it stands on to...
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Grammy Award Winning A cappella Group Performs at Hamilton College
Friday, September 30, 2011 @ 9:56 PMGrammy winning jazz a cappella group "Take 6" performed at Hamilton College tonight. According to the group's website, "Take 6" is inspired by the doo-wop and gospel traditions...
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FEMA Disaster Recovery Center Set Up in Herkimer
Friday, September 30, 2011 @ 5:12 PMIf you're a Herkimer County resident who is still dealing with the affects from Hurricane Irene, FEMA has come to help. FEMA has set up...
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Thursday Semtember 29th is National Coffee Day
Thursday, September 29, 2011 @10:59 PMFor all you coffee drinkers out there, today is National Coffee Day. According to the owner of the Utica Coffee Roasting Company Frank Elias, coffee is the...
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Utica Community Comes Together to Raise Money for the Special Olympics
Thursday, September 29, 2011 @10:56 PMThe Utica Police Department strapped on aprons and rolled up their sleeves Thursday night for a very important cause. The UPD and the Applebee's in North Utica...
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Central New York Veteran on the Verge of Losing His Home
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 @10:59 PMThe Scholefields fell behind in their taxes due to medical expenses and now are in a hole they can't seem to get out of. They...
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Arterial Project Public Hearing Held at State Office Building
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 @10:33 PMThe New York State Department of Transportation discussed the Utica North-South arterial project this evening at a public hearing. The project is to be divided into three phases...
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The Jewish New Year Begins Wednesday at Sundown
Tuesday, September 27, 2011 @10:31 PMFor those of the Jewish faith, tomorrow night at sundown marks the start of Rosh Hashanah. It's also known as the Jewish New Year, and is a time...
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Musical 'Young Frankenstein' in Utica
Monday, September 26, 2011 @10:37 PMThe story of Frankenstein is one that has been told and retold many times. The monster was the original creation of Mary Shelley, the novelist who brought...
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Free Legal Aid Available to Those Impacted by Hurrican Irene and Tropical Storm Lee
Monday, September 26, 2011 @10:37 PMCongressman Richard Hanna announced today that New York State residents who have been impacted by Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee can get free legal help through...
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College Admission Officers Using Facebook to Check on Prospective Students
Monday, September 26, 2011 @10:36 PMFacebook isn't just for finding friends anymore. A new Kaplan Test Prep survey says that nearly a quarter of college admission officers use Facebook or other social...
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Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield Report Sheds Light on Diabetes in Our Area
Friday, September 23, 2011 @ 6:15 PMThere are nearly 60,000 people in the Utica/Rome/North Country region affected by diabetes. A new Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield report is shedding new light on those in...
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Pierogi and Cabbage Roll Sale in Utica Brings Back Memories of Home
Friday, September 23, 2011 @ 5:55 PMThe Ukrainian Catholic Church in Utica has started its Pierogi and Cabbage roll sale. They'll be selling the food every Friday through the holidays. Church Committee Member Taras...
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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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