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Rachel Polansky
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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The Bird Blazer Scares Away Crows In Utica
Utica residents may be noticing some familiar guests. Those guests are hundreds of black crows flying across the sky each night. But this winter, the...
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Sewer Rehabilitation Work In Oneida County
You may have noticed sewer construction in your area this past month. That's because there has been ongoing sewer rehabilitation work in Oneida County. It...
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Community Development Block Grants Updates; Eyewitness News Speaks With Area Non-For-Profits
A program that enables Utica to fund community programs has some updates. Community Development Block Grants, or CDBG funds allows Utica to give support to...
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Cyber Monday Breaks Records Nationwide.. But It's Not As Popular In CNY
Say goodbye to Black Friday and hello to Cyber Monday. 7 years ago, Cyber Monday began as the online counter-part to Black Friday. It's a...
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Video Cameras Coming Soon To The Utica Common Council Conference Room?
Installing cameras and video equipment in the Common Council Conference room and posting all meetings to the city's website was discussed at a Utica Common...
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First Snow Of The Season; Is Utica DPW Prepared For Winter?
You may have noticed a change of scenery over the weekend. For the first time this season, many around Central New York saw an inch...
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Eyewitness News Rides Along With Rescue Mission Delivering Thanksgiving Meals
There are people who dedicate their holiday to making sure those who are alone and hungry can enjoy Thanksgiving too. Eyewitness News reporter Rachel Polansky...
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28th Annual Thanksgiving Day Run & Walk To End Hunger
Some folks got a head start on burning off the calories. The Utica Roadrunners held their 28th Annual Thanksgiving Day Run & Walk To End...
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Ilion Church Of The Annunciation Serves Hot Thanksgiving Meals
A church in Ilion also got in the Thanksgiving spirit; preparing, serving, and packaging meals for those in need. Volunteers from Catholic Charities and the...
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"Good Samaritan 911" Law Raises Questions; Bon Jovi's Daughter's Heroin Charges Dropped
Jon Bon Jovi's daughter will not face drug charges in her heroin case, supposedly not because she's the daughter of a superstar, but because of...
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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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