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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Second graders release trout into Oriskany Creek
For the fifth year in a row, a second grade class at Oriskany Central School has released trout into the Oriskany Creek. It's part of a...
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Do Americans live their life in fear?
With recent events in our nation like the Boston bombings or the shooting spree in Herkimer County, some can't help but think, do some Americans live...
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Kids Oneida's Children's Mental Health Luncheon
The month of May is dedicated to raising awareness for mental health. Because of that, Kids Oneida highlighted children's mental health by presenting it's first Children's...
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NYS Police actively looking for recruits
It's been quite a few years since the New York State Police had a competitive exam for trooper positions. But, now through September, officials are actively looking for...
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Women's rights groups urging state legislature to pass Women's Equality Agenda
There was a big presence in front of the State Office Building in downtown Utica today. It was all part of the Women's Equality Coalition urging Senator Joseph...
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Remembrance Walk for Herkimer County shooting victims
It's been two months since the tragic events that unfolded in Herkimer County. As residents are still trying to move on from this horrific experience, one woman is...
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

One More Game - Rome Catholics Plays Final Home Game.
He was a student during the good times.
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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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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

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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Meet the Eyewitness News Team

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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