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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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New Citizens Eager To Vote In First Presidential Election
For some people in our country, watching the 2012 presidential race is all they can do, because they are not U.S. citizens. But immigrants in...
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Emancipation Proclamation Makes Its Way To Utica
A huge piece of history has made it's way to Utica. The only surviving version of Abraham Lincoln's Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation will be on display...
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Former NBA Player Speaks About Battle With Drugs
One decision can change your life. That's the message that former NBA star Chris Herren told a crowded room at SUNY-IT tonight. Herren spoke about...
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Naturalization Ceremony At MVCC
The pledge of allegiance is recited every day across the nation, it's something we hear quite often. But for some residents, the pledge had a...
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Made in America: CNY Edition, From The Earth
Over the last and next few weeks, we are giving you a look at products that are made and grown right here in Central New...
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Operation Halloween: Eyewitness News Joins Parole Officers Making Checks On Sex Offenders
And if you were worried about your little ones knocking on the doors of registered sex offenders while trick-or-treating, there was no need. Because officials...
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Central Association For The Blind And Visually Impaired Adds Jobs
The job hunt is tough already, but imagine having one more obstacle, being blind or visually impaired. The Central Association for the Blind and Visually...
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Will Hurricane Sandy Wreak Havoc On Election Day?
As Hurricane Sandy wreaks havoc along the East Coast, many are wondering if the storm will affect the upcoming presidential race? Eyewitness News spoke with...
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Officials: 2 Deerfield Houses Energized, Small Fire
We may not have floods and severe damage here, but the wind still caused problems today. Around 2 o'clock this afternoon, emergency crews responded to...
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First Incident Of The Night; Storm Knocks Down Trees & Power Lines in South Utica
It was just a matter of time. Winds are picking up and power lines are starting to come down. Despite Sandy no longer being considered...
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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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