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Thursday, January 5, 2012

ER Overcrowding: Avoiding the Headache
It seems to be a country wide epidemic----wait times at emergency rooms have increased dramatically. Some doctors feel not every ER patient needs the services they provide....
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Area Leaders React to Cuomo's 'State of the State' Address
In the wake of Governor Cuomo's state of the state address, area officials and state residents are reacting. Some area leaders are speaking out today regarding two...
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Boilermaker Registration Begins This Weekend
Although the Boilermaker Road Race may seem far away, beginning this Saturday, January 8th, runners can register online for the race at boilermaker.com. You may...
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Zogby to Collaborate with Newspaper in 2012 Presidential Campaign
The Washington Times and Independent Political Analyst John Zogby will work together and launch a new series of 2012 presidential election surveys. The surveys will keep track of...
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Viral Video: UPD tells Eyewitness News about proper procedures for officers
It's the 43rd most viewed video on YouTube today, The Utica Police Department dash-cam video Eyewitness News showed viewers yesterday.Eyewitness News Reporter, Chelsea Rarrick spoke...
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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

State of the State Address Has Some Local Leaders Disappointed
Governor Cuomo says 2011 was a successful yet challenging year for the state of New York. For the new year-- he has outlined a three part plan...
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Utica Common Council Continues to Discuss Arterial Project
The North-South Arterial project continues to be a point of controversy and debate. The Utica Common Council met last night to discuss the proposed plan with the...
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Revitalizing a Community
Empower a community, restore pride, these are just some of the ideas the Herkimer now group has to revitalize Main Street. Today the group welcomed an expert...
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Full Transcript: Governor Cuomo's 'State of the State' Address
Full 'State of the State' Address.
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Update: Charges Against Off-Duty Trooper in Home Break-in
Charges have been filed against Trooper Jesse Miller. The off-duty New York State Trooper reportedly broke into a person's home Saturday morning. The break-in happened at 27...
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Final meeting on possible four district merger
Tuesday night was the last planned meeting before voting on the possible four district merger with Frankfort-Schuyler, Mohawk, Ilion, and Herkimer School Districts.The Superintendent of...
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

(UPDATED) Viral Video: UPD says watch full video, suspects have different story
A YouTube video involving the Utica Police Department has gone viral and people are looking for answers. It was first reported on the Utica Phoenix, a...
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Viral Video: UPD Chief Says to Watch Full Video
The video is a shorter, more efficient perspective. A YouTube video involving the Utica Police Department has gone viral and people are looking for answers. It...
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New Title, Familiar Face
It's never easy replacing a legend, especially one that's been there for thirty-eight years. Perhaps it is easier when your replacing a mentor. It seems only fitting...
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Community Benefit for Joey Hill Set for Saturday
A benefit on behalf of Joey Hill, the Utica man accused of robbing the NBT bank on Genesee Street in October, is set to take place this...
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No Charges Yet in Off-Duty Trooper Break-in
Questions are still unanswered in an incident that happened this past weekend. An off-duty New York State Trooper reportedly broke into a person's home Saturday morning. Several Utica...
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DPW prepares for snow
As the snow starts to fall, The Department of Public Works will soon be gearing up to get the roads ready for drivers tomorrow.The workers...
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Monday, January 2, 2012

Around Central NY- Erie Canal
The old Erie canal gave pioneers a way out west. The canal ran along the path of today's Oriskany boulevard in Utica and went through...
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New Year, New Administration
The Copper City welcome in the first third party mayor in history. And for Renaissance City a familiar face with fresh ideas takes the reigns. City Hall's...
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Otsego County Chamber Discusses the Future of Business in the County
Otsego County residents involved in everything from education to health care gathered to discuss the upcoming year, and express their concerns from their own businesses. "We're a...
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Trenton Town Supervisor Mark Scheidelman, accused of sexually abusing a young boy, began his trial today. WATCH #WUTR http://t.co/RW1NtGOvWf

They're the ones running toward fires, floods& shootings. Red Cross implements program to increase volunteerism #WUTR http://t.co/Rw2I6RJkY4

Today marks the start of 'Small Business Week' across the state. I visit Herkimer County's 'Main Street Monday' #WUTR http://t.co/CagBx55Vkm

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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