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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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Herkimer County Fair
It's mid-August and for many community members, it means it's that special time of year again for the Herkimer County Fair. The fair kicked off...
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Madison-Bouckville Antique Week
Today marks the kickoff for the the 41st Annual Madison- Bouckville Antique Week - the largest antiques and collectibles show in New York state. With...
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GroWest Investigation; Councilmen call on community members to speak up
It's been 2 years since the investigation began at GroWest and some Utica Common Council members are calling for action. Instead of restoring abandoned houses...
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Sporting Licenses Become Available
It's a big day for hunters, fishermen, and outdoor enthusiasts. As of today, hunting, fishing, and trapping licenses, along with deer management permits became available...
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Herkimer County Correctional Facility Debate Heats Up
It's been a hot topic for years, but as we told you earlier this week, a new correctional facility in the village of Herkimer appears...
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Solar Power Program
We told you last night, about funding made available through the state to use solar power by businesses and manufacturers. Today Assemblyman Anthony Brindisi is...
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DNA Databank Expansion Law
Governor Andrew Cuomo and the DNA Database Expansion Law recently increased access to DNA testing. Previously the government could only take the DNA of felons....
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HCCC Campus Safety Officers are getting a raise
It looks like some folks are getting a raise. At a Herkimer County Board of Trustees meeting tonight, the board voted all in favor to...
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Operation Christmas Child Relay Center in Mohawk
Herkimer County community members aren't letting the economy get in the way of giving back. The Mohawk Reformed Church is inspiring people to donate through...
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Living with a Laryngectomy
The American Cancer Society says there will be over 1200 new cases of laryngeal cancer in 2012. St. Elizabeth's Medical Center's Laryngectomy Support Group held...
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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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