Julianne graduated from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University in August 2007, with a Master's Degree in Broadcast Journalism. Before attending Syracuse, she earned a Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies from Northeastern University in Boston.

Julianne started her career in television news with a number of internships. While in school, she interned at New England Cable News in Boston, WSTM in Syracuse, and WWNY-TV in Watertown. Most recently in the summer of '07, Julianne worked as a Washington, D.C. correspondent for KTAB-TV in Abilene, Texas.

Originally from the Boston-area, Julianne is happy to call the Southern Tier her new home. She looks forward to meeting people in the area and finding out the issues that concern them.

Feel free to e-mail Julianne at sweeney@wbngtv.com anytime.

When Julianne is not busy reporting, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.