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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

'Tis the Season to Recycle
'Tis the season to Recycle! According to the Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Authority, from Thanksgiving through New Year's Day, the nation's trash increases by an extra one million...
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HCCC Establishes Transfer Agreement with SUNYIT
Herkimer County Community College has established a transfer agreement with SUNY Institute of Technology. The agreement provides graduates of Herkimer's Associate in Science degree program...
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Sears, Kmart to Close Stores After Low Holiday Sales
Sears says it will close 100 to 120 sears and Kmart stores. The CEO says the company is trying to reduce expenses after disappointing sales...
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Do you have the Post-Christmas "Holiday Blues?"
Now that Christmas is over, Eyewitness News wanted to know, does it give you the Holiday blues?Many agree that this time of year can be...
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Monday, December 26, 2011

Boxing Day: A Shopper's Nightmare
It's a national holiday in places like England and Canada. Boxing Day is mainly used as a day to exchange or return gifts. It's often compared to...
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Your Money Matters: The Giving and Receiving of Gift Cards
Who doesn't want to receive money to spend at one of their favorite stores? That's the concept behind the oh-so-popular gift card. But how many of those cards...
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Saturday, December 24, 2011

A Very Merry "Green" Christmas
Many may be dreaming of a white Christmas, but it looks like that's going to stay a dream this year.During the holidays you have your...
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Friday, December 23, 2011

Tis' the Season to Shop Local: Clinton Jewelers
To wrap up Tis' the Season to Shop Local, Eyewitness News takes a look at Clinton Jewelers.Rebecca Brown started making jewelery in her basement. Now,...
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Caring with a Carnation: A truly Selfless Act
"I love volunteering and helping out." Maybe it's the time of year or maybe it's just the kindness in her heart. But one nine year old girl...
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Spending the Holidays with a Different Kind of Family
With the Christmas holiday almost here, many people are celebrating by not working. But hospitals, police and fire departments, and other organizations don't stop just because it's...
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Utica Parolee Charged with Rape by NYSP
A New York State Parolee is charged with rape and criminal sexual act in the second degree following an incident that occurred December 19, 2011. 26-year-old Tyrell Williams...
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Utica Man Charged with Raping 14-Year-Old Female
A Utica man is charged with raping a 14-year-old female in the City of Utica back in November of last year. 24-year-old year Jose Sanchez of 700-block...
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A Mission to Give Back
In the spirit of giving, some in Central New York are trying do more than just give, back, They're trying to change lives all the way...
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Thursday, December 22, 2011

Central NY residents react to payroll tax cut extension
The agreement in the payroll tax cut will now help out those who may be struggling in this tough economy.One Utica man says the two...
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What is a CT exam?
A CT scan, also known as a "CAT Scan" can be vital when it comes to diagnosing an illness. It provides a window into the...
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YWCA Herkimer County Seeking to Heal More Sexual Violence Victims
One in four women is sexually abused, and for men, it's every one in six. Because of those staggering statistics, the YWCA of Herkimer County is bringing...
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Wednesday, December 21, 2011

What Can You Buy With $40?
What can you buy with $40? That's what the white house is asking you today. Millions of Americans could be facing a tax increase if Congress...
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Frankfort Marina Master Plan
It's been an ongoing plan for five years. The Village of Frankfort has been looking to re-develop the Frankfort harbor. And now that the governor has awarded...
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Around Central New York Hamilton College Chapel
While students are out on winter break, The Hamilton college campus is a little quieter than usual . It seems like a perfect time to...
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Legacy Fund Established in Memory of Sister Rose Vincent.
The St. Elizabeth's Medical Center Foundation has established the Sister Rose Vincent Legacy Fund in memory of the former President and CEO of the Medical Center. Sister Rose...
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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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