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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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Eyewitness News Rides-Along With Snow-Plower During CNY Storm
The biggest snowfall to hit Central New York in 2 years is here. Area cities and surrounding villages usually urge people to stay inside during...
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YOUR Reactions To The First Snow Of The Year
And with the large amounts of snow also comes work... and play. Some area residents spent the day shoveling, snow-blowing and snow-plowing. But one Deerfield...
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Utica AAA Advises Drivers Not To Use 4-Wheel Drive During Winter Storms
As it is the first big snow-storm of the year, Utica AAA expects to be busy. Battery replacements, jump starts, changing tires, and towing vehicles...
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CNY Prepares For First Winter Storm Of The Year; Reminders and Tips
The biggest snowfall in nearly 2 years is headed our way. Our Chief Meterologist Jeff Matthews says there's going to be a lot of white...
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Oneida County & Onondaga County Sign Contract To Regionalize Medical Examiner Services
After a nearly year-long debate, Oneida County and Onondaga County announced some big news today.Oneida County executive Anthony Picente and Onondaga County executive Joanie Mahoney...
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Utica Public Library Changes Hours Of Operation
The Utica Public Library is changing its hours for the new year, and the staff is not happy about it. For the last 2 years,...
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Unique Holiday Traditions; Movies & Chinese Food On Christmas Day
For some people, today was a day to gather 'round the tree, drink eggnog, and sing along to those Christmas classics. But not everyone celebrates...
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'Tis The Season To Recycle; Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority Shares Holiday Recycling Reminders
Now that gifts are exchanged and unwrapped, the next step is often tossing the ribbons, bows, and gift-wrap to the can. But before you do...
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The World Didn't End... But One Group Celebrates "New World Era"
Those predicting a sudden apocalypse today have been disappointed. At least so far, as the day started and continued like any other. Eyewitness News spoke...
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Credit Counselor Gives Last-Minute Holiday Spending Tips!
He's making his list and checking it twice... But maybe Saint Nick's not the only person who should be making a list.Between the "huge" sales...
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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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