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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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Columbus Elementary Kicks Off Courtyard Project
A Utica elementary school is getting a makeover that's designed to create a more interactive learning experience. Columbus Elementary held it's ground- breaking ceremony this...
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Part 1: On The Dairy Farm With Rachel Polansky
The 'Got Milk?' campaign is a catchy and memorable way to market one of our dietary staples, but what's really behind the the milk mustache? Dairy farms...
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Dry Weather Raises The Danger For Wildfires
The continuing dry weather is raising the danger for wildfires; that's according to New York Conservation officials. And just over this past weekend, an area...
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Herkimer County Announces 'Small Business Week'
The Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce announced some exciting news this morning. The chamber is partnering with the County legislature to host 'Small Business Week,'...
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WUTR Rachel Polansky Chats With WIBX Radio: Are Farmers Reaping The Benefits Of The Yogurt Boom In CNY?
In a three-part series kicking off Tuesday night at 6 on WUTR, Rachel Polansky spends "A Day In The Life Of A Dairy Farmer."Above, Rachel...
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Unique Art Collaboration Between Students & Artists at Wellin Museum
A unique art collaboration is helping make college students part of the community. The Wellin Museum at Hamilton College is hosting New York City-based artist,...
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SUNYIT Employee Turns 100!
One SUNYIT staff member celebrated a major milestone today. Mollie Wertheim, a clerical aid in the admissions office, turned 100 today. Mollie's co-workers, friends, and...
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Spring Has Sprung; Florist Offers Planting Advice
Spring has sprung and the flowers are in bloom.You've probably already noticed flower shops and farmers markets awakening from the cold winter. Eyewitness News caught...
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Non-Profits Come Together For Unique Training Workshop
Area non-profits came together this morning to take part in a unique training workshop.The Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties brought in a philanthropic...
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'March For Babies' Hits Close To Home For Ilion Family
Get ready.. get set.. March For Babies! Tomorrow morning, The March of Dimes will celebrate a major event. Hundreds of Mohawk Valley residents will join...
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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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