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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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Colorado Movie Theater Shooting And Your Reactions
It's being reported as the largest mass shooting in U.S. history. The nation is in shock and investigators are still piecing together what provoked a...
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Rome Celebrates Law Enforcement Day
Dozens of families came out to Rome this afternoon for a fun and educational celebration. The Rome Police Department and other law enforcement agencies teamed...
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Batman Dark Knight Rises Midnight Premiere
It's time to break out the cape - Within the hour, The Dark Knight Rises will hit theaters. Fans have already started to line up....
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Disaster Preparedness Workshop
In the last year, we've seen fires, floods, and the aftermath of tragic hurricanes. We've learned that disaster can strike anywhere, anytime. But the Oneida...
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Mortgage Rates Hit Record Lows
Mortgage rates are at an all time low and if you're a potential home-buyer, that means you can save some serious money. In fact, rates...
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Georgian Court Estates Holds Open House
Senior citizens have a new comfortable living option in the area. The Georgian Court Estates held an open house this afternoon - showcasing 1-, 2-,...
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Utica Postal Office On Pitcher Street Is Moving To Syracuse
If you send your mail from the post office on Pitcher Street in Utica - your days are numbered.The functions of the area post office...
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West Canada Creek Experiencing Low Water Levels
Seven years of conflict have ended for the Mohawk Valley Water Authority and the New York State Canal Corporation. An agreement reached last week allows...
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Computer Connection Hosts Mohawk Valley Chamber "Business After Hours"
Computer Connection of Central New York was the host of Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce's "Business After Hours." Community business people and business owners gather...
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Lack of Child Care in Central New York
Child care in our area has been an issue for years, but in late December, it got worse. That's when the local Department of Social...
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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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