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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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Authorities: Oneida County Stop-DWI Funds May Be Lessened
New York State Stop-DWI programs are nationally recognized for reducing alcohol-related car crashes and deaths. But when it comes to Oneida County's Stop-DWI programs, some...
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Authorities: Proctor Teacher's Shooting Death Self-Inflicted & Community Reactions
There are finally some answers in the shooting that left a Utica teacher dead in late August. The New York State police and Herkimer authorities...
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Authorities: Proctor Teacher's Shooting Death Self-Inflicted
The community was shocked to learn a Proctor teacher was found dead in an Old Forge Motel room in late August. The New York State...
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Unspoken Human Rights Festival kicks off with Art Gallery
The Unspoken Human Rights Festival is just around the corner, but one area cafe is kicking off the event early. The Tram in Utica is...
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North-South Arterial Project will affect at least 75 Utica residents and property owners
After 8 years of planning, the Department of Transportation is set to begin the massive $62 million dollar North-South Arterial Project. They say the project...
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McDonald's Lovers Reminisce; New Hartford Mickey D's is getting rebuilt
Change can be hard. But every day it seems there's a newer model or a better upgrade. One area restaurant is being demolished and replaced...
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Pot Charges Can Land You In The Joint; Updated Marijuana Laws
Some prosecutors are calling it a "massive" marijuana operation. A Herkimer County man faces 20 years in prison and possibly life after pleading guilty to...
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Utica Monday Nite Presents Bagg's Square HarvestFest
Summer is over in Utica, but the festival fun is on! Utica Monday Nite presents the Bagg's Square HarvestFest, and it kicks off tonight. The...
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Oneida Indian Nation Police Department Takes Part in Prescription Drug Take-Back
As we reported, many law enforcement agencies will be taking part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day tomorrow. The Oneida Indian Nation Police Department started...
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5th Annual Northeast Fiber Optic Conference
Tech and data-com gurus had a special treat this afternoon. Fiber Instrument Sales, an area fiber optic company, sponsored the 5th Annual Northeast Fiber Optic...
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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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