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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 on Sept. 9, 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 - Executive Producer/Assistant News Director/Anchor
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 then in 2004 from Mansfield University with a degree in Broadcasting. Before she was hired at WENY, she interned at the station, where she got hands-on experience in reporting and news writing.
In addition to all she does at WENY, 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 friends and family.
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Sarah Sheridan - Good Morning Twin Tiers Anchor
Sarah joined the WENY-TV NEWS team in November 2007 as Producer of Twin Tiers Tonight and Health Reporter bringing you the latest medical and health news in the Family Heath Report.
Sarah comes to the Twin Tiers from Long Island where she was born and raised. In May 2007 she graduated Magna Cum Laude from the College of Mount Saint Vincent in the Bronx with a double major in Communications concentrating in Broadcast Journalism and Liberal Arts focusing on history and writing.
Sarah started her news career at WABC-TV in New York City as an intern for Seven on Your Side in the fall of 2005. As her passion for news developed she got involved in her college newspaper as a staff writer, digging up compelling stories. As a senior she was a production intern at RNN-TV in Westchester, NY.
In her free time, Sarah loves to run, shop, travel and spend time with her family and friends.
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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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Kelsie Smith - Good Morning Twin Tiers Co-Host/Forecaster
Kelsie joined WENY-TV NEWS as the Morning Co-Host, Forecaster, and General Assignment Reporter in January 2009.
She comes from our sister station WICU-TV in Erie, PA where she started as the Morning Producer and worked her way up to Reporter and fill in Weather Anchor. While in Erie, Kelsie broke in as the newsroom’s Education Reporter. She brought viewers’ stories from the area’s grade schools and high schools, as well as its four local colleges and universities.
Kelsie is a graduate of Mercyhurst College, where she dual-majored in English and Communications, concentrating in Journalism. She competed as a member of the Mercyhurst Women’s Volleyball team for four years and served two seasons as captain.
A native of Marcellus, NY, Kelsie is glad to be back in Upstate New York. Kelsie loves the changing seasons and can’t wait to hike in the fall.
Kelsie chose television because it’s a vast outlet that can reach people of all demographics and a common way to bring uncommon people together and have them realize the same issues affect them. If you see Kelsie in your neighborhood say “Hi” and feel free to share your stories with her.
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Toby Motyka - Sports Director
Toby Motyka came to WENY-TV NEWS in October 2007 as a Part-time Sports Reporter and Photographer. He then signed on as a Full-time News and Sports Reporter in December of 2007.
Toby graduated from Mansfield University in May of 2007 with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. He spent time as the Sports Director of 89.5 FM The Giant while calling play by play for numerous sports and hosting a sports-talk show titled "The NFL Show And Stuff". He was also the Sports and News Anchor for the university's television club, and spent time as a Copy Editor and Sports Editor for "The Flashlight". He was a sports intern in Minneapolis, MN at WCCO-TV during the summers of 2005 and 2006.
As a Binghamton native, Toby is familiar with the Twin Tiers and is excited to be working here.
In his spare time Toby enjoys playing sports, music, and watching movies.
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Ted Fioraliso - Twin Tiers Tonight: Late Edition Anchor/Producer/Reporter, Washington Bureau Chief
Ted Fioraliso anchors Twin Tiers Tonight: Late Edition, weeknights at 11:00. Ted joined the WENY-TV NEWS team in June 2007 as a General Assignment Reporter. In January 2010, Ted added Washington Bureau Chief to his list of duties. He'll be reporting from our nation's capital from time to time for our Twin Tiers viewers, as well as for our sister stations, WICU-TV and WSEE-TV in Erie.
A Long Island native, Ted comes to Elmira from Boston University, where he was Executive Producer, Anchor, and Reporter for Inside Boston, BUTV-10's news magazine. He was also a DJ on WTBU-AM/FM.
Ted started his TV career doing behind-the-scenes work at 4 Village Studio in his hometown. He also interned at WHDH-TV in Boston, News 12 Long Island, and The Laura Ingraham Show in Washington, D.C.
Ted is an award-winning journalist. In 2008, he was recognized by the New York State Broadcasters Association for "Outstanding Feature Story." And in 2007, he won the 4th Annual Fox News Channel College Challenge for a news report he co-produced about eminent domain.
In August 2008, Ted provided unprecedented local coverage of the Democratic National Convention from Denver.
Ted graduated from Boston University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. He is looking forward to meeting people and covering stories in his new home.
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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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Katherine Underwood - General Assignment Reporter
Katherine joined the WENY-TV News team in February 2009 as Producer of Twin Tiers Tonight and as the Family Health reporter.
Katherine grew up in a small New Hampshire town and attended the University of Connecticut, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a double major in Journalism and Latin American Studies. As sports anchor for UCTV, she reported all the UConn Husky news; and when not reporting, you could find Katherine courtside as a cheerleader for the nationally ranked Men’s and Women’s basketball teams.
Katherine also worked at Comcast Sports Network New England as their Web Reporter, where she brought the inside scoop to her fellow New England Patriots and Red Sox fans. She also covered the Boston Celtics during their run for the World Championship.
Katherine interned at Fox Sports Network and CBS in Springfield, Massachusetts, and also at WMUR-TV, where she won the New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters Award.
In her free time, Katherine's passion is working out, and being active. She enjoys the beach, snowboarding, biking, and most importantly, spending time with friends and family.
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Jeevan Vittal - Producer/Reporter
Jeevan Vittal joined the WENY-TV News Team in September 2009 as a Reporter/Producer.
Jeevan is a born and raised native of Washington, DC. He attended college at the University of Hartford where he got his start in TV as a Reporter for the University’s TV Station, STN Channel 2. The following year, he moved up to News Director.
Jeevan won 1st Place in the Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards in the category of Best Television General News Reporting for a story he did on Connecticut recognizing Civil Unions. He was also a national finalist in the Collegiate Broadcasters Inc. National Student Production Awards for a promo he made for STN2 called "One Story at a Time."
Jeevan later transferred to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While at UNC, he interned at WNCN-TV (NBC17), the NBC affiliate in Raleigh, NC. Jeevan also interned at WRC-TV (NBC4), the NBC affiliate in Washington, DC.
Jeevan now calls the Twin Tiers his home and loves the wonderful scenery of the Finger Lakes.
In his free time, Jeevan enjoys a good video game, catching up with friends, exploring new activities, cooking, and keeping up with the latest technological gadgets.
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