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Boilermaker Holds Third Committee Meeting
Security, charity bibs and the post-race party were among a handful of topics discussed tonight at the third Boilermaker committee meeting.
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NTSB recommends changing drinking and driving law
There's a serious push to make states lower the legal limit for drinking and driving. The current law, if one's blood alcohol content level is .08 one is...
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Life as a Zookeeper: What goes into training the animals
We've seen the feeding and the cleaning, but how do Utica zookeepers keep the animals in check? Lead keeper of the children's zoo, Amy Augustine says...
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Otsego County Residents Celebrate Bike To Work Day
Even though it was chilly this morning, it didn't stop nearly 350 Otsego County residents from choosing a "greener" route to work. Residents pedaled to...
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Baseball Hall Of Fame To Host 'Wall That Heals' Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Baseball legends and America's heroes will come together in Cooperstown for Memorial Day Weekend. The National Baseball Hall of Fame is honoring military heroes by...
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On-Going Process To Privatize Otsego Manor Nursing Home Continues
The on-going process to privatize the Otsego Manor nursing home continues. The Local Development Corporation that will be responsible for selling the manor held its...
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Former Davis Motel Denied Zoning Variance
The former Davis Motel is under new ownership and tonight the City of Utica Zoning Board reviewed an application to allow new owner to operate16 efficiency apartments...
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Upstate Tavern Holds Ceremonial First Pour
A New York State inspired tavern is now offering an exclusive new lager.
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10th Annual Legends of the Diamond event
A restaurant filled with Yankees fans greeted former outfielder Roy White tonight. It was all a part of the 10th Annual Legends of the Diamond dinner. Members of...
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An uptick in shots fired incidents in city of Utica
An increase in shootings in Utica has the police concerned and one senator is now pushing for legislation to help Utica law enforcement. Since April 1st, the Utica Police...
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Family Evicted From Home; Community Members Say Keep "Fighting"
A Newport family has spent the last five years in a battle for their home and land. You may remember last month, we introduced you...
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Free Hearing Screenings At Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare
Many people take the ability to talk and hear for granted. But one in six Americans has a hearing, speech or language problem. In honor...
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Eyewitness News spends the day as a Utica Zookeeper
Amy Augustine's job at the Utica Zoo is anything but ordinary. As the lead keeper of the Children's Zoo, Amy starts her day at around 8...
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Center For Family Life And Recovery Recognizes National Prevention Week
In honor of National Prevention Week, some community members are promoting awareness and education of substance abuse. Experts say teens are less likely to begin...
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Rev. Bill Dodge resigns from Rescue Mission
The President of the Board of Directors tells Eyewitness News that Rev. Bill Dodge has resigned from The Rescue Mission of Utica as Executive Director.We're...
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The Underground Cafe: an afterschool program
Instead of going home after school some students at Proctor High go to what's called the Underground Cafe. It's an after-school program through Utica Safe Schools Healthy Students....
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An overnight cold snap may put some apple crops at risk
The dip in temperatures we're expecting tonight may hurt some apple growers. North Star Orchards in Westmoreland says its apples are in full bloom and will be the...
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Teen Unemployment Heats Up Hunt For Summer Jobs
The unemployment rate is on the rise. Only now, it's the younger people feeling the heat! As the school year comes to an end, teens...
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Child Care Council Gears Up For 'Friends of Children' Awards
An area group is celebrating the people who work everyday to keep our children safe and happy. The Child Care Council of Cornell Cooperative Extension...
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Boy Scouts Of America Golf Classic Raises Funds For 'Scout Reach'
Several area businesses came together today to golf for a cause. The Revolutionary Trail Council held it's annual Boy Scouts of America Golf Classic. The...
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RT @RPolansky_WUTR: Long-awaited agreement between Oneida Indian Nation & NYS brings mixed reactions. Is it jackpot or bust? WATCH #WUTR http://t.co/C9VOPe7Bqe
Long-awaited agreement between Oneida Indian Nation & NYS brings mixed reactions. Is it jackpot or bust? WATCH #WUTR http://t.co/C9VOPe7Bqe
#Whitesboro is about to celebrate 200th Birthday; some community members are holding a Bicentennial Parade! #WUTR http://t.co/G4CiKshC1l
Great coverage! Otsego County Residents Celebrate Bike To Work Day http://t.co/o96GqPjHQG
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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