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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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Severe Weather Alert for CNY
Tuesday, May 29, 2012 @ 2:31 PMSome heavy weather is imminent for our area, from roughly now, through 7PM this evening. Strong thunderstorms producing torrential rains, winds in excess of 50...
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Wreath laying ceremony in Oneida Square
Monday, May 28, 2012 @ 7:19 PMToday, many Utica officials and service men and women started their day off with a morning wreath-laying at six different monuments. The ceremony started in Oneida Square at...
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Oriskany Falls held their annual Memorial Day parade
Monday, May 28, 2012 @ 7:12 PMOriskany Falls held their annual parade earlier today with guest speaker Congressman Richard Hanna. Various officials, boy scouts and the Waterville Middle School and High School marching bands...
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Utica resident says be aware of scam that happened right in her home
Monday, May 28, 2012 @ 7:03 PMImagine someone knocking on your door; posing as someone they're not. Well it happened to one older citizen and now she wants the community to be aware of...
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The Goodwill Store and HARC are suiting veterans this Memorial Day Weekend
Friday, May 25, 2012 @ 6:53 PMThis memorial day, many people across the nation will be recognizing fallen soldiers who died fighting for our freedom. And this weekend, two area organizations, the Goodwill...
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Cause of barn fire under investigation in Richfield Springs
Friday, May 25, 2012 @ 6:50 PMFire crews responded to a fully-involved barn fire in the Town of Richfield Springs. It happened on the 100-block of Ellard Road. Officials got the call at 10:30...
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Officers honored at 84th Annual Utica Police Department Awards Ceremony
Friday, May 25, 2012 @ 6:46 PMToday, area officials gathered at the Radisson Hotel in Downtown Utica for the 84th annual UPD Award Ceremony. Police Chief Mark Williams says the recipients are being recognized...
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Hamilton College celebrating its 200th anniversary all weekend
Thursday, May 24, 2012 @10:28 PMHamilton College will be celebrating its 200th anniversary this weekend. This Saturday, May 26th marks the bicentennial year when the New York Board of Regents granted the charter to...
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Friends & Family members come out for "Carbs Against Cancer" event
Thursday, May 24, 2012 @ 7:01 PMHundreds of friends and family members came out today in support of the Carbs Against Cancer fundraiser. The outdoor buffet was an effort to raise money for...
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Nearly 100 students participate in Comfort Zone Program at Utica College
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 @ 6:53 PMToday was all about team building, learning about body image and stress management among other various topics. But, most importantly, today's mission was to build courage, confidence...
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Former State Trooper Jesse Miller accepts plea offer, receives 3 years probation
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 @ 6:49 PMThe former State Trooper who broke into a South Utica home has learned his punishment. Jesse miller accepted a deal today in Oneida County Court. Miller pleaded...
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Captain Michael Bailey says he'll be retiring after 22 years with the UPD
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 @ 6:44 PMUtica police jobs are on the chopping block. This has meant 23 demotions and 17 layoffs for several officers. But for Captain Michael Bailey, a 22-year...
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MV Psychiatric Center employees concerned about where patients will go
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 @ 7:08 PMMany lawmakers, community members, and employees are protesting the closure of the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center. One of the main concerns is where some patients will go...
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Rome Police looking for Volunteers in Police Services
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 @ 7:02 PMThe Rome Police are looking for Volunteers in Police Services, also known as VIPS. VIPS members help police with traffic and park control as well as natural...
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Utica Police Chief Mark Williams requests audit
Monday, May 21, 2012 @ 6:33 PMUtica's police Chief has requested an audit of the police department. Chief Mark Williams says with the 17 layoffs and 23 demotions, he had to make drastic decisions...
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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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