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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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Emergency Crews Still Searching For Passenger Following Deadly Plane Crash
Emergency crews are still searching for the body of Frank Amerosa, after that deadly plane crash we first told you about Friday night. Frank and...
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Memorial Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony In Utica
More Memorial Day events have been taking place throughout our area, including a wreath-laying ceremony in Utica. Some servicemen and women helped to lay wreaths...
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Severe Thunderstorms Hit CNY; West Utica Residents Suffer Flood Damage
Even more thunderstorms are sweeping through Central New York. Almost 700 people were without power in Oneida and Madison Counties last night, others suffered flood...
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Broadway Theatre League Names Youth Program After Late Utica Educator
The Broadway Theatre League of Utica says it's one of the greatest honors to have something named for you. That's why it's naming it's Youth...
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Herkimer Flood Control Exercise
Village of Herkimer residents may have experienced some traffic delays on the way to work this morning. Route 28 between the Herkimer Thruway entrance and...
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Gov. Cuomo's 'Reproductive Health Act' Sparks Debate Between Pro-Life And Pro-Choice
Homicide laws may be changing here in New York, and that's sparking a debate between pro-life and pro-choice. Governor Cuomo's annoucement of a forthcoming 'Reproductive...
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Oklahoma City Tornado; Red Cross Says Volunteers Are Needed
The rescue efforts in and around Oklahoma City continue, but the recovery efforts are also underway. Officials say at least 24 people were killed in...
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Trenton Town Supervisor's Sex Abuse Trial Begins
The Trenton Town Supervisor accused of sexually abusing a young boy began his trial today. Mark Scheidelman was in Oneida County court this morning for...
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Herkimer County Kicks Off 'Small Business Week'
Today marks the start of 'Small Business Week' across the entire state. In Herkimer County, the Chamber of Commerce is encouraging residents to shop locally...
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Jackpot Or Bust? New York And Oneida Nation Agreement Brings Mixed Reactions
The ink has barely dried on the agreement between New York and the Oneida Indian Nation, but people are showing strong reaction already. The agreement...
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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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