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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 a reporter and anchor for the Centre County Report, a weekly news program reaching nearly 30 counties throughout Pennsylvania and New York. She was very busy covering the local and school angles of the Jerry Sandusky saga. Although it was a tough time to be a Penn Stater, Rachel says it was an incredible time to be a reporter.Her work has been recognized and honored by the Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists and other organizations.
While still attending classes, Rachel interned with WJAC-TV in State College, Pennsylvania. She also spent 2 summers interning with MTV Networks in New York City.
When she’s not reporting, Rachel enjoys yoga, drawing and painting, attending concerts and spending time with her family and friends. Rachel is happy to call Central New York her new home. If you see her, make sure you say hello! Have any story ideas? Rachel can be reached at rpolansky@wutr.tv
Stories By Rachel
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Herkimer-ARC Reacts To Governor's Proposed Budget Cuts
Federal spending isn't the only thing concerning non-profit human service agencies. Just last week, the Herkimer County ARC, which is the county's second largest employer,...
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National Eating Disorder Awareness Week
National Eating Disorder Awareness Week's theme is "Everybody Knows Somebody." Organizers hope to prevent eating disorders and body image issues, while reducing the stigmas surrounding...
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"Redskins" Debate; From Oriskany To Cooperstown
A school's colors and nickname are a sense of pride and identity for students and alumni. But the Cooperstown Redskins may be called something different...
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Utica Police Department And The City Budget
Members of the Utica Finance Committee are still studying the proposed 2013-2014 budget, specifically its effect on the city police department. They spoke with Police...
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Future Of Education In Rural Schools; State Officials Weigh In
In his 2013 State of the State Address, Governor Cuomo said that he wants "more and better" education for New York students. But some rural...
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FAA Prepares For Sequestration Cuts; Griffiss Air Traffic Control Tower Service Could Be Cut
Federal funding cuts are looming, and the Mohawk Valley area is not immune. Local programs and even Rome's Air Traffic Control Tower service could be...
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Herkimer Central School District Superintendent Search Is One Step Closer
The search for the new Herkimer Central School District Superintendent is one step closer tonight. There are now 2 finalists for the position: Craig Ferretti,...
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Oneida County Legislators Take First Look At 2014 Redistricting Maps
Oneida County voters approved a decision in November to reduce the Oneida County Legislative districts from 29 to 23. The next step was to decide...
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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Announces "Made In America Manufacturing Act" In Utica
In a time of cuts, manufacturing in New York may be on the rise. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand made a stop in Utica this morning...
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Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute Holds "Art Alive" For Children
It's winter break for many, but some area students are still learning about art and culture in Utica. The Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute held "Art Alive"...
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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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