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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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Storm Damage Relief for Businesses
Thursday, March 29, 2012 @ 6:52 PMOneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. today urged local business owners who suffered damages in two severe storms of 2011 to contact the Oneida County...
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2012 Challenge: Not Just About Dropping the Pounds
Wednesday, March 28, 2012 @10:48 PMThis contestant in the 2012 Challenge says it's not just about losing weight...
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2012 Challenge: Balancing Parenthood and Fitness
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 @11:43 PMBeing a parent is one of the biggest challenges out there. And as rewarding and wonderful as it can be, as Nicole Roberts says, being a mother...
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New York Youth Works Program Growing
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 @ 5:22 PMGOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES MORE THAN 120 BUSINESSES JOIN NY YOUTH WORKS PROGRAM, CREATING JOBS FOR 2,900 AT-RISK YOUTH
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Veteran unemployment rate down from this time last year
Friday, March 16, 2012 @ 7:04 PMThe current unemployment rate for Iraw and Afghanistan veterans is down 5-percentage points from last year at 7.6%. And with the national jobless rate higher than 8%,...
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Crestwood Golf Club Making a Comeback
Thursday, March 15, 2012 @ 6:10 PMIt was first established in 19-55. Now, the Crestwood Golf Club is making a comeback. New owners Barb and Steve Nacewicz were members of the Crestwood Golf Club...
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2012 Challenge: Taking Control of Her Health
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 @ 5:59 PMJoan White says the 2012 Challenge is not just about making time for herself, and getting in shape. For Joan, this competition is about taking control of...
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Living with Multiple Sclerosis
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 @ 6:36 PMGovernor Cuomo signed a proclamation designating Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week March 12th through the 18th. Almost 12,000 people in upstate New York are living with the...
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How will public safety be affected in Utica with proposed cuts?
Monday, March 12, 2012 @ 6:33 PMIt's a busy time for Utica Public Safety Officials and the Common Council as they are discussing not only the budget but also inevitable cuts to their...
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News Buses added to Public Transportation System in Utica
Monday, March 12, 2012 @ 6:29 PMNew buses added in the City if Utica
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2012: Meet Competitor Kaleigh Blando
Friday, March 9, 2012 @ 7:34 PMKaleigh Blando is the wife of Jonathan Blando, another competitor in the challenge. They're working side by side, and Kaleigh says this is something not only they...
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Senator Seward Hosts Economic Summit
Thursday, March 8, 2012 @ 7:31 PMBusiness owners - large and small - and reps from the health care, education, and government sectors gathered on Thursday to discuss the economy of Otsego County. Senator James...
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Part I 2012 Challenge: A Struggle to Become Faster, Healthier, and Stronger
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 @11:15 PMFive area residents are all competing in the ultimate health and fitness challenge. On April 4th, these contestants will take a series of fitness tests to determine the...
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Concerned Citizens Urge Palmieri to Move Contract Legislation Forward
Tuesday, March 6, 2012 @11:14 PMThe Utica City Common Council has recently voted to put a resolution on the fall election ballot asking voters to give the council the right to approve...
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MVCC Rome Campus Hosts Job Fair
Monday, March 5, 2012 @11:36 PM
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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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