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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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Utica DPW Begins Spring Cleaning
As winter-like conditions (hopefully) come to an end, the Utica Department of Public Works begins spring cleaning. Utica residents may notice DPW crews sweeping, cleaning,...
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Seniors May See Social Security Checks Shrinking Under Obama's Plan
President Obama's latest budget proposal is sparking some controversy among senior citizens.Under his plan, seniors could see smaller increases in their social security payments each...
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Holocaust Survivor Shares Her Story For 'Holocaust Remembrance Day"
Holocaust Remembrance Day honors the 6-million Jews who were killed in the Holocaust 70 years ago. While yesterday was the official memorial, the Hamilton College...
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Falling Through The Cracks; Single Mother Says City Of Utica Codes Enforcement Lets Her Down
One single mother in Utica says her city has let her down. A Utica woman and Department of Social Services recipient says she's living in...
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Center For Family Life and Recovery Holding Suicide Prevention Presentation
Suicide is a leading, tragic and preventable cause of death. Center For Family Life and Recovery's Suicide Prevention Coalition will be hosting a presentation Thursday...
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HBO and Ommegang Brew Up 'Game of Thrones' Inspired Beers
The hit sensation Game of Thrones has come to our part of Central New York. Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown is teaming up with HBO on...
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Congressman Chris Gibson Tours Oneonta Job Corps Academy
Students at the Oneonta Job Corps Academy had a special visitor this morning. Congressman Chris Gibson toured the academy and spoke with students and staff.Job...
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Rome Nightclub No-Go
Some Rome residents are breathing a sigh of relief tonight after a controversial adult nightclub proposal has come to an end. As we told you...
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American Heart Association Holds National Walking Day
Sunny skies welcome the American Heart Association's National Walking Day. Coordinators say they hope the event will encourage people to take up walking as part...
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Living With Autism; Raymo Family Shares Their Story
Today marks the 6th Annual World Autism Awareness Day. Autism agencies around the world are celebrating with awareness programs and fundraisers. Autism is a developmental...
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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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Chelsea Rarrick
Chelsea comes to us all the way from Scottsdale, Arizona. While she may be far from her family back in the Southwest, Chelsea is thrilled to call Central New York...
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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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