Rachel Polansky

Syracuse

Morning News Anchor at WSYR-TV (East Syracuse, NY)

Morning Anchor @NewsChannel9 | Murrow, Emmy, AP & Telly winning investigative journalist | Previous: @ATLNewsFirst @wkyc @nbc2 | ✉[email protected]

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300 people 'step up' for kids at annual Syracuse 5K

2 weeks ago | localsyr.com | Rachel Polansky

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)— More than 300 people laced up their sneakers for the 9th annual Step Up 4 Kids 5K and Fun Run, Sunday morning. NewsChannel 9 anchor Rachel Polansky emceed the event, which directly benefits the McMahon Ryan Child Advocacy Center. The center provides healing services to victims of child abuse, along with prevention education in local schools. 1,877 child victims of sexual or physical abuse were provided a path to healing at McMahon Ryan, this past year.
‘I don’t want it swept under the rug’: F-M father speaks out after son is threatened with knife

3 weeks ago | informnny.com | Rachel Polansky

MANLIUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — As students head back to the classroom today from spring break, a Fayetteville-Manlius father hopes a dangerous encounter his son experienced gets brought back into the spotlight and back in front of school leaders. Jason Held said his 15-year-old son was threatened with a knife ten days ago inside a bathroom at Fayetteville-Manlius High School.
‘I don’t want it swept under the rug’: F-M father speaks out after son is threatened with knife

3 weeks ago | localsyr.com | Rachel Polansky

MANLIUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — As students head back to the classroom today from spring break, a Fayetteville-Manlius father hopes a dangerous encounter his son experienced gets brought back into the spotlight and back in front of school leaders. Jason Held said his 15-year-old son was threatened with a knife ten days ago inside a bathroom at Fayetteville-Manlius High School.
One person taken to the hospital after mobile home fire in Cayuga County

4 weeks ago | localsyr.com | Rachel Polansky

BRUTUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — 911 dispatchers confirm that one person has been taken to the hospital after a mobile home caught fire at Shadybrook Estates. This is off Route 5 in the town of Brutus, just over the Onondaga County border, not far from Millstone Golf Course. The fire started just after 6:30 a.m. Friday morning. When a NewsChannel 9 photographer arrived, around a dozen firefighters were still working. Black smoke could be seen coming from what was left of the heavily damaged mobile home.
One person taken to the hospital after mobile home fire in Cayuga County

4 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Rachel Polansky

BRUTUS, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — 911 dispatchers confirm that one person has been taken to the hospital after a mobile home caught fire at Shadybrook Estates. This is off Route 5 in the town of Brutus, just over the Onondaga County border, not far from Millstone Golf Course. The fire started just after 6:30 a.m. Friday morning. When a NewsChannel 9 photographer arrived, around a dozen firefighters were still working. Black smoke could be seen coming from what was left of the heavily damaged mobile home.
Hired to help, now accused of harm: SNUG workers indicted

1 month ago | localsyr.com | Rachel Polansky

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — They were hired to stop crime and now, they’re accused of fueling it. Two Syracuse men working for a state-funded anti-violence program are now at the center of a drug investigation. A year-long probe led to the shocking discovery and a 24-count indictment. Just steps away from the Southwest Community Center in Syracuse where they were paid to steer young people away from violence, prosecutors say Cassieum Pitts and Ahmed Abdi, were selling drugs.
Syracuse anti-violence workers at center of drug case

1 month ago | informnny.com | Rachel Polansky

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — They were hired to stop crime and now, they’re accused of fueling it. Two Syracuse men working for a state-funded anti-violence program are now at the center of a drug investigation. A year-long probe led to the shocking discovery and a 24-count indictment. Just steps away from the Southwest Community Center in Syracuse where they were paid to steer young people away from violence, prosecutors say Cassieum Pitts and Ahmed Abdi, were selling drugs.
Cornell international student who sued Trump says he's leaving the country

1 month ago | localsyr.com | Rachel Polansky

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — An international student and pro-Palestinian activist at Cornell University announced he is leaving the country. Momodou Taal first began making headlines earlier this month after he sued the Trump administration, claiming two of the president’s executive orders violated his rights to free speech. In response, the U.S. Department of State revoked his student visa, and immigration officials requested that he turn himself in.
Heart attack survivor shares life-saving message ahead of Syracuse Heart Walk

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Rachel Polansky

SYRACUSE N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Hundreds of Central New Yorkers will lace up their sneakers to raise money and awareness for CPR education this Sunday, March 30. Doors will open at the SRC Arena for the Syracuse Heart Walk at 8 a.m. for registration. Opening ceremonies are at 9:45 a.m. NewsChannel 9’s Rachel Polansky will be emceeing the American Heart Association’s signature fundraising event. For one Manlius family, the Heart Walk will be more personal than ever before.
Heart attack survivor shares life-saving message ahead of Syracuse Heart Walk

1 month ago | localsyr.com | Rachel Polansky

SYRACUSE N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Hundreds of Central New Yorkers will lace up their sneakers to raise money and awareness for CPR education this Sunday, March 30. Doors will open at the SRC Arena for the Syracuse Heart Walk at 8 a.m. for registration. Opening ceremonies are at 9:45 a.m. NewsChannel 9’s Rachel Polansky will be emceeing the American Heart Association’s signature fundraising event. For one Manlius family, the Heart Walk will be more personal than ever before. “I woke up to a big thud.