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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 New York community.
Prior to coming to Utica, Jennifer spent her college years in the City of Brotherly Love in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Temple University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. At Temple, she was heavily involved with the community and served as a main anchor/ reporter for the university’s student-run television station, Temple Update. Here, she closely followed the Pennsylvania’s budget plan for cuts in education funding. She was able to interview the President of Temple as well as covered student rallies at City Hall.
Jennifer also took advantage of living in a big city and was an intern for two major news stations in Philadelphia throughout her college career. She is apart of the Asian American Journalist Association as well as the journalism honor society, Kappa Tau Alpha.
When Jennifer isn’t working, she loves to spend time with her family and friends and watch all the latest box-office movie hits. You can reach her at jlee@wutr.tv.
Prior to coming to Utica, Jennifer spent her college years in the City of Brotherly Love in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Temple University with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. At Temple, she was heavily involved with the community and served as a main anchor/ reporter for the university’s student-run television station, Temple Update. Here, she closely followed the Pennsylvania’s budget plan for cuts in education funding. She was able to interview the President of Temple as well as covered student rallies at City Hall.
Jennifer also took advantage of living in a big city and was an intern for two major news stations in Philadelphia throughout her college career. She is apart of the Asian American Journalist Association as well as the journalism honor society, Kappa Tau Alpha.
When Jennifer isn’t working, she loves to spend time with her family and friends and watch all the latest box-office movie hits. You can reach her at jlee@wutr.tv.
Stories By Jennifer
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Centro Hub in Utica officially opens to bus riders
Monday, February 4, 2013 @ 8:24 PMWhat used to be five Centro bus stops on Genesee Street in downtown Utica is officially no more. Instead, commuters who would usually catch the bus at...
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Record warmth to dip in temps in 24 hours have officials keeping eye out for flooding
Thursday, January 31, 2013 @ 7:37 PMFrom record warmth to cold and lake effect snow squalls, all in a mere 24 hours. There were some reports of flooding and downed wires. But, overall nothing...
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Centro bus hub in Utica to open next Monday for passengers
Thursday, January 31, 2013 @ 7:36 PMSome Centro passengers will no longer have to wait outside in the cold to catch the bus. The new Multi-Modal Transportation Center located on 15 Elizabeth Street will...
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Councilwoman proposing legislation to change "lowest bidder" policy
Thursday, January 31, 2013 @ 7:34 PMCheaper isn't always better, so says one Utica councilwoman. Currently the city of Utica picks the "lowest bidder" for construction work and projects. But, sixth Ward representative Samantha...
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Union Chairman: Multiple states made offers to Remington Arms
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 @ 7:56 PMCould firearms maker Remington Arms leave New York State? That's the question some Central New Yorkers are asking after multiple states have made offers to Remington. We've heard...
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Utica DPW demolishing dilapidated buildings in city
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 @ 7:54 PMSome people were taking advantage of the warmer weather on Wednesday, including Utica's Department of Public Works. Crews were on the 700-block of Court Street, demolishing two dilapidated...
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Earned Income Tax Credit Program kicks off at RCIL in Utica
Wednesday, January 30, 2013 @ 4:22 PMAlthough the deadline to file your taxes is months away, one organization is helping area taxpayers get a head start. The Mohawk Valley Asset Building Coalition kicked...
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NYS Comptroller: over 24 percent of families in Utica in poverty vs. 10 percent statewide
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 @ 8:14 PMThe city of Utica is facing serious challenges. On Tuesday, the state's Comptroller's Office said Utica has recurring budget gaps and many other problems. Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says...
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MVSHRM promoting wellness in the workplace
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 @ 8:13 PMMany of us have called in sick at one point or another in our work-career. The Mohawk Society of Human Resource Management or MVSHRM hosted an event focusing...
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Students at Hughes Elementary raise money for area humane society
Tuesday, January 29, 2013 @ 8:11 PMChildren at Hughes Elementary in Utica got a special visit today from a four-legged friend. Students have been raising money for "Pennies for Pets," a fundraising effort for...
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John Zogby and wife donate to SUNYIT Foundation
Monday, January 28, 2013 @ 7:48 PMOne area organization is honoring one of its late employees through a scholarship fund. JZ Analytics, a polling and research firm is keeping John Bruce's legacy alive by...
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NHL Hockey game to benefit Masonic Care Community in Utica
Monday, January 28, 2013 @ 7:44 PMThe New York Islanders will be taking on the Philadelphia Flyers in the coming weeks. But, what will make this hockey game significant to some Central New Yorkers...
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Wellness Center in New Hartford opened for senior citizens
Thursday, January 24, 2013 @ 7:47 PMThe cold weather isn't stopping some senior citizens from keeping active this winter season. But, they aren't working out at your typical gym. It's a center exclusively open...
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UPD responded to multiple calls in the morning due to slick roads
Thursday, January 24, 2013 @ 7:45 PMSome drivers might have been running late to work this morning as roads were backed up. The Utica Police Department says they responded to at least a dozen...
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City of Utica urging pet owners to get dog licenses
Thursday, January 24, 2013 @ 7:44 PMIf you're a pet owner and you don't have a dog license in the city, police are urging you to get one. Utica officials say in...
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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
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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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