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Scott Cook - News Director/Twin Tiers Tonight Anchor
Scott joined WENY-TV NEWS from another Lilly Broadcasting station, WICU-TV in Erie. There he spent seven years reporting & anchoring, asking the tough questions, and earning the reputation as Erie’s best-known investigative reporter. In 2003, CNN called on Scott to report from the scene of the so-called “Pizza Bomber” story, which gained international coverage.
Scott began his news career in San Francisco. He graduated San Francisco State University with BA in Broadcast Journalism, and went to work on the assignment desk for ‘Frisco NBC affiliate KRON. After his first baby was born, Scott moved back east to be nearer to family. He took a job as Associate Producer at WFSB in Hartford on the number one morning newscast.
Scott was born and raised in central New Jersey. He married his wife, Andrea in 1989. They have two boys. Sam was born in May of ’98, and Adam was born in March of ’01. A former Ultimate Frisbee and high-school football player, Scott now enjoys coaching his sons and playing what he calls “senior sports” like softball, bowling and golf.
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Renata Stiehl - Twin Tiers Tonight Anchor/Executive Producer/Assistant News Director
Renata Stiehl is a Twin Tiers native with a passion for local news.
She joined the WENY-TV NEWS team in May 2005 as a producer. Over the past several years, she’s worn many hats, including health reporter, and now as Executive Producer and Assistant News Director, as well as 6pm and 7pm Anchor.
Renata grew up in the Northern Tier, graduating from Towanda High School and getting her degree from Mansfield University in Broadcasting. Before she was hired at WENY, she interned at the station, where she got valuable hands-on experience in reporting and news writing.
In addition to all she does at WENY-TV, Renata also volunteers her time with the Children’s Miracle Network and is on the Board of Directors for the Sullivan Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross.
When she’s not working, Renata enjoys reading, learning to cook and spending time with her husband and dog.
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Laura Caso - Good Morning Twin Tiers Anchor
Laura joined the WENY-TV NEWS team in November 2011. She comes to the Twin Tiers from Massachusetts and she is delighted to be reporting in and about the Northeast.
She graduated from the University of Miami in 2011 with a dual degree in Broadcast Journalism and Music Vocal Performance. Laura’s passion for hard-hitting news blossomed while working at the University of Miami television station. There, she anchored the Emmy award-winning newscast Newsvision, and hosted an online interactive political debate show. She interned for WBZ- Boston as an assignment desk editor and field producer.
Laura's passion for journalism began at young age when she began writing children stories. In the fifth grade Laura's book, “Chicken Pox Explosion” was published. The day she walked into Border’s Books for her first book signing was one of her proudest moments. She continues to read to children throughout the North East and whether it be reading hard news copy or reading her children’s book, she thrives in telling a good story.
Laura travels Europe every summer and enjoys speaking various languages, especially Italian and Spanish. When she is not in the studio or reporting on a story, you will find Laura exploring the Twin Tiers. She enjoys spending time with her large Italian family and friends, singing, traveling, and staying active. If you have a story idea or would like to just say “hi”, send Laura an email. She loves meeting new people!
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J.B. Biunno - Twin Tiers Tonight: Late Edition Anchor/Producer/Reporter
J.B. Biunno joined the WENY-TV news team in March of 2011 as an anchor, producer and reporter. He comes to WENY-TV News from “LI News Tonight” on Long Island, where he worked as a reporter and video journalist. While finishing his education at the University of Albany, J.B. interned in the sports department of News 12 Long Island, one of the nation’s leaders in regional network news.
J.B. graduated from UA in December 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication. As Director of Albany Student Television (ATV), he transformed the organization into one of the most successful student-run television stations in the Northeast. In under two years, ATV’s membership tripled to over 200 students and the station’s programming increased to twelve regularly produced shows. J.B. worked closely with the university to create the UAlbany Field Reporting Program, a credit-based academic program designed to educate students in television field reporting.
J.B. is a life-long New Yorker. Born in New York City, grew up in Queens, graduate of East Meadow High School on Long Island, then onto the University at Albany. In his free time, J.B. enjoys playing basketball, spending time with friends, cooking meals at home and watching Yankees games. If you see him around town, be sure to say hello!
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Daryl Kirkland-Morgan - Twin Tiers Tonight: Late Edition Anchor/Producer/Reporter
Daryl joined the WENY-TV news team in November 2010 as a reporter/anchor/producer. She started her journalism career in Columbia, MO at KOMU-TV, where she had the opportunity to produce, report, and anchor. Daryl also has a Spanish minor, and interned at Canal 7 for three months in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Daryl graduated with honors from the University of Missouri, where she majored in Radio/TV Journalism. She reported for the NPR affiliate KBIA in 2008 and interned at WXYZ-TV in Detroit where she worked on a weekly public affairs show. Her last venture before WENY was presenting a weekly segment called ‘Dish with Daryl’ on the show FOCUS, where she gave advice to young people each week in Phoenix, AZ.
Daryl is proud to call Detroit, MI her hometown. She’s a big fan of the Detroit Pistons, Faygo pop, and Better Made chips…all hometown favorites!
She’s excited to call Upstate New York home, and in her free time enjoys going to church, traveling to see her family, and volunteering locally through her sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha. Daryl’s favorite thing about reporting is meeting new people so if you ever see her around town, please say hello!
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Joe Veres - Chief Meteorologist
Joe Veres can be seen weeknights on WENY-TV NEWS at 6 and 11. Originally from Parsippany, New Jersey, Joe had an early interest in weather. In elementary school he would entertain his family with weather forecasts gathered from watching the Weather Channel. In high school Joe gained valuable experience working at ION Weather, and became the "go-to guy" for the inside scoop on impending snow storms. Joe's next stop was Lyndon State College in northern Vermont where he studied Meteorology and Communications. While in college, Joe gained on air experience doing fill in work at WCAX in Burlington. He also interned at FOX 5 in New York City.
Upon graduation Joe headed north to WAGM in Presque Isle Maine. In just three months he was promoted to the 6 and 11pm newscasts. After a long cold winter in potato country of northern Maine, Joe and his wife Donna headed for the warmer climate of the Twin Tiers. Joe has been the Chief Meteorologist at WENY-TV since 2000 and is the only local Meteorologist to hold the prestigous National Weather Association Seal of Approval.
Joe is active in the local community often going to schools and talking to students about weather safety. In his spare time Joe enjoys working around the house and traveling with friends and family. He and his wife Donna, daughter Madelyn, and son Joseph reside in Big Flats.
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John Hickey - Good Morning Twin Tiers Meteorologist/Reporter
John Hickey can be seen weekdays on Good Morning Twin Tiers 6-7AM. John is a New England native who knew he wanted to be a Meteorologist from an early age. Skiing was an every weekend family adventure growing up, and John took it upon himself to forecast where the best skiing was going to be.
John attended Lyndon State College in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont where he earned his B.S in Broadcasting and Meteorology. He will always remember his freshman year when the “Valentine’s Day Blizzard” closed down the school for two straight days. That meant two straight powder days at Burke Mountain.
As a senior, John began working part time for WCAX-3 in Burlington, VT, filling in and recording cut-ins for the weekend morning show and the digital channel. He continued to work there after his graduation from Lyndon in May 2010 before joining the WENY-TV Weather Team in November 2010.
When John isn’t at the station, he can be found skiing or enjoying a round of disc golf. If John isn’t outdoors, which is rare, he’s probably rooting for one of his favorite Boston area sports teams.
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Andy Malnoske - Sports
Andy came to WENY-TV in February 2009 as a full-time sports reporter and news editor.
A Horseheads native, Andy is honored to return home and cover sports for the area he grew up in. He interned at WENY-TV in the spring of 2006, and is excited to come aboard as a full-time employee.
Andy graduated from Ithaca College in spring 2007 with a Bachelor's Degree in Sport Media, and received a Master's Degree in Communication Studies from Shippensburg University in December 2008. While at Shippensburg, Andy was actively involved with WSYC 88.7 radio where he hosted his own weekly show "Sportainment," and did play-by-play for numerous Red Raider athletics. He received the exceptional DJ Award for broadcasting excellence, and also covered sports for The Slate student newspaper. During his time in South Central Pennsylvania, Andy worked in the Shippensburg University sports information office, and assisted WHP-TV CBS sports in Harrisburg. Andy created a documentary on the 1990 Shippensburg Little League National Champions, and it's now a part of the Little League Baseball Museum video archives.
In his spare time, Andy loves to hang out with friends & family, watch pro wrestling, and enjoys writing. Some of his work is published by the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum, and has been featured in Pro Wrestling Illustrated magazine. If you see Andy out, say hello and get ready to talk sports.
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Walter Smith-Randolph - General Assignment Reporter
Walter joined the WENY-TV NEWS team in January 2011 as a General Assignment Reporter. He comes to the Twin Tiers from New York City, where he was born and raised. Most recently, he was a videographer and editor at WRNN-TV/Verizon FiOS 1 News, covering New Jersey and Long Island. He earned a Master of Arts in Journalism from The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism in December 2010.
Walter got his start in broadcasting as an undergraduate at Villanova University, located just outside of Philadelphia. He was a play-by-play announcer for nearby Rosemont College’s Women’s Basketball team. He also completed internships at PBS’ Religion & Ethics Newsweekly in Washington, D.C. and with the NBC 10 Investigators at WCAU-TV/NBC Philadelphia.
He also completed internships at News 12 The Bronx/Brooklyn, WBRE-TV in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and News 12 Long Island. After graduating from Villanova with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Walter was awarded the NBC News/National Association of Black Journalists Fellowship, which allowed him to work at MSNBC in New York City as a Dayside News Fellow.
In his spare time, Walter likes to travel, spend time with family and friends, explore his new home and cheer on the Villanova Wildcats!
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Joe Melillo - General Assignment Reporter
Joe joined the WENY-TV NEWS Team in January 2011 as a General Assignment Reporter. He graduated from Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut in 2009 with a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Political Science and a Film Studies Minor. Shortly after college, he graduated from the Connecticut School of Broadcasting and interned at WFSB-TV in Hartford, Connecticut, where he worked on the weekly political program "Face the State". Joe went on to work as a freelance reporter for online news websites and as an Associate Producer and Assignment Desk Editor for News 12 Connecticut in Norwalk. He covered the 2010 United States Senate Campaign in Connecticut, and reported from Republican Candidate Linda McMahon's headquarters on election night. Joe spent the summer of 2010 as the on field MC for the Double A New Britain Rock Cats, a minor league baseball team in the Minnesota Twins system.
Joe was born in Stony Brook, New York and moved several times before his family settled in Southbury, Connecticut. During his high school and college years, he played football and baseball. His high school football team won the State Championship.
In college, Joe played football for the Trinity College Bantams, which at one point had the longest winning streak in the county with 31 consecutive wins. He was elected to the student body Senate, spent a semester studying in Rome and interned for a Connecticut State Representative.
In his spare time Joe enjoys playing golf, skiing and going to Yankees games. If you see him around the Twin Tiers make sure to give him a fist bump!
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Josh Getzoff - Sports
Josh joined the WENY-TV Sports Team full-time in September 2011 after spending the previous summer as a Fill-In Sports Anchor, News Editor and Tape Operator for the station.
Josh graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Television-Radio from Ithaca College's Roy H. Park School of Communications in the Spring of 2011. At Ithaca, Josh anchored Ithaca College Television's (ICTV) award-winning sports show, "Sports Final," and appeared as an analyst on the weekly football show, "The Gridiron Report." He did Play-By-Play for Ithaca College Bombers Football and Basketball broadcasts. His work at the television station earned Josh induction into the ICTV Hall of Fame. On the radio, Josh was part of the Bombers Football broadcast team on 91.7 WICB-FM. He also served as a "Sport Update" anchor on VIC Radio.
Over the last few years, Josh completed internships with Comcast Sports Net, 3601 Creative Group, the Philadelphia 76ers, and NBC Sports. During February of 2010, Josh served as an On-Site Runner for NBC's Winter Olympic coverage of Men's Ice Hockey in Vancouver, British Columbia.
In his spare time, Josh enjoys cheering on his beloved Philadelphia sports teams, playing hockey, working out, writing, and hanging out with friends and family. If you see Josh around, be sure to say hi and get ready to talk sports.
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