Kristin Thorne

Kristin Thorne is an Emmy Award-winning reporter who works for WABC Channel 7 Eyewitness News - New York's number one news station. She's the station's Long Island correspondent.

Kristin has been honored with many awards for her stories, including a regional Edward R. Murrow Award, several awards from the Associated Press Broadcasters Association and the Society of Professional Journalists. She's received five Emmy Award nominations.

Kristin is known for her drive, resourcefulness and intellect. She's been described by sources as hard working, respectful and full of integrity.

LEADING THE NEWS

Kristin covers local, national and even international stories including the attempted rape charges filed against the former head of the International Monetary Fund Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the sexting scandal involving former New York Congressman Anthony Weiner and the passage of gay marriage in New York State.

Kristin covers stories that have captured the attention of people around the world including, the Casey Anthony trial, the tsunami in Japan and the hunt for a possible serial killer on Long Island. She reported live from Times Square only hours after the death of Osama bin Laden.

Kristin researches, pitches and produces her own stories. She's known for her ability to get exclusive information, sources and surveillance video.

Before joining WABC, Kristin was a freelance reporter for WCBS in New York. She appeared live every morning on the station's morning news program and noon newscasts.

Before making the incredible jump to the New York City market, Kristin was a reporter for News 12 Westchester - a 24-hour cable news station based in Yonkers, New York. She was the only reporter from News 12 who covered the arrest of 10 Russian spies and was there in Manhattan federal court when the spies were deported in the largest swap of Russian spies since the Cold War. She was also the sole reporter on the trial of four suspected homegrown terrorists at federal court in Manhattan.

Kristin has held sit-down interviews with everyone from Senator John McCain and Governor Sarah Palin during the 2008 presidential campaign to Yankees manager Joe Girardi and rap music star Ludacris. Her interview with McCain made national headlines for the questions she asked and the answers he gave.

Prior to joining News 12 Westchester, Kristin was a reporter and bureau chief for ABC 27 WHTM in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. There she was solely responsible for coverage of York County where more than 416,000 people reside. She researched, arranged and produced all of her own stories.

BREAKING STORIES

Kristin's real passion is finding and breaking her own stories. She's used hidden cameras to expose local prostitution rings, revealed leads in homicide cold cases and broke a story about high level resignations in the Westchester County administration due to budget cuts.

She understands the importance of developing relationships with valuable sources and instilling a sense of trust with them. Kristin often receives tips from police and fire officials.

Kristin also likes to work on stories that feature the good things that are going on in her viewers communities. She's done a story on one of the world's best pizza makers, local maids who clean for free the houses of women cancer patients and a group of neighbors who came together to save a pet Macaw that was stuck in a tree. Her story on the nation's oldest Good Humor man appeared on CNN.

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AWARDS

Emmy Award, Spot News Coverage, Mid-Atlantic Region, 2009

Edward R. Murrow Regional Award, Feature Reporting, 2008

Emmy Award nomination, Spot News Coverage, Mid-Atlantic Region, 2010

Emmy Award nomination, Historical Coverage, Mid-Atlantic Region, 2009

Emmy Award nomination, Feature News Story, New York Region, 2009

Emmy Award nomination, Continuing Coverage, Mid-Atlantic Region, 2008

First place, Pennsylvania Associated Press Broadcasters Association, Series Award, 2007

Second place, Pennsylvania Associated Press Broadcasters Association, Enterprise Story Award, 2009

EXPERIENCE

WABC Channel 7 Eyewitness News/Long Island Correspondent

Jan 2012 - present

* Cover breaking news and enterprise stories; perform live shots several times

daily for noon and evening newscasts.

* Interview sources in Spanish and translate for air.

W CBS 2/Freelance Reporter, New York, NY

Mar 2011 - Jan 2012

* Morning news reporter (five days/week); performed live shots six times daily in the

field; researched, pitched and produced own story ideas.

* Reported on WCBS's top stories including Occupy Wall Street, Dominique

Strauss-Kahn, Anthony Weiner, Casey Anthony and the possible serial killer on

Long Island; reported live from Times Square only hours after the death of

Osama bin Laden; provided eight days of continuing coverage of Brooklyn boy

murder.

*Appeared on national anchor desk of The Early Show reporting on life and legacy

of First Lady Betty Ford.

* Reports frequently aired nationwide on CBS Radio.

News 12 Westchester/Reporter, Yonkers, NY

Mar 2010 - Mar 2011

*Reported on stories coming out of the New York City market; performed live shots

up to eight times daily in the field; produced up to two packages daily on tight

deadlines.

* Broke story about high-level resignations in Westchester County administration; covered arrests and deportation of 10 Russian spies; sole reporter on federal home-grown terror trial in Manhattan.

News 12 Westchester/News 12 NJ/News 12 Connecticut/Freelance Reporter

Oct 2009 - Mar 2010

* Produced packages and VOSOTs on tight deadlines; produced and anchored

weekend cut-in newscast.

* Interviewed New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former Gov. John Corzine days

before Nov. election.

WHTM ABC 27/Reporter, Bureau Chief, Harrisburg, PA

Sept 2007-Sept 2009

* Solely responsible for coverage of York County - 416,000 residents; researched, arranged and produced own stories; wrote stories daily for station website.

* Reported on several stories daily; produced up to two packages daily on tight

deadlines; performed live shots up to four times daily in the field.

* Interviewed Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin during 2008 presidential campaign; interviewed Harley-Davidson CEO about layoffs at local plant; created

and produced education series, The Gold Star Report ; produced hidden camera

story on police prostitution bust; broke story about leads in homicide cold case.

News 12 Westchester/News 12 New Jersey/Freelance Reporter

Yonkers, NY, Edison, NJ

April 2006-Aug 2007

* Reported on several stories daily; produced up to three packages daily on deadline; performed live shots up to five times daily in the field and studio; produced and

anchored five-minute newscast.

News 12 Connecticut/Freelance Reporter, Norwalk, CT

Dec 2005-Aug 2007

* Produced packages on tight deadlines; performed live shots up to four times daily

in the field and studio.

* Provided eight hours of live coverage of noreaster; broke story about bullying

between high school girls.

EDUCATION

Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern University. Evanston, IL

August 2005

MSJ. Broadcast concentration. Merit scholarship

Georgetown University College of Arts and Sciences. Washington, DC

May 2004

BA. American Studies, Spanish minor. Magna Cum Laude

LANGUAGES/SKILLS

Spanish

Shooting on most cameras; Editing linear, non-linear (Final Cut Pro, Avid); Posting

text and video to station website.

LEADERSHIP/MEMBERSHIPS

Medill Club of New York. Board Member, Volunteer Events Vice-Chair

Society of Professional Journalists. New York Chapter; Past Executive Board

member

CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

Completed fitness marathon (five consecutive hours of aerobics classes) to raise

money for children's cancer center at New York Presbyterian Hospital; top fundraiser. May 2010

Media Coordinator for XBA Charities. Organized media coverage of 80 bikers from across the country riding through Philadelphia and New Jersey to raise money for

inner city school. May 2010

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Kristin is an aggressive reporter, eager to learn and expand her craft. She is dedicated and often goes beyond what is asked of her to get a story. Kristin is able to identify potential problems in the field and find solutions for them. She often hits the ground running when she comes in the door having to produce stories for the noon, 4:30pm, 5pm and 6pm newscasts. She has a strong ability to multi-task.

-- News 12 Westchester News Director

I want you to know how much we appreciate the amount of good stories you are bringing in each day. I am told you that you ran down no fewer than 6-7 items the other day. These little readers are great pacers for our newscasts. Thanks very much for your hard work!!

-- WHTM ABC 27 News Director

If you are looking for an employee who is smart, respectful, hard working, resourceful, has integrity and knows the inner workings of complicated police investigations, then look no further than Kristin Thorne.

-- Captain Ron Camacho, York City Police Department

I would like to let you know I always thought your reporting was excellent. You made every effort to provide an accurate story yet remain conscientious to those who were involved. Reporters like you are few and far between.

-- First Assistant District Attorney, Adams County, Pennsylvania

Your piece today at the police sergeant's funeral was well-constructed and sensitive. Often the presence of press at such an event becomes intrusive. Your conduct around the officers and mourners today was admirable.

-- New Jersey police lieutenant

I really enjoyed talking with you about pushing positive news. I can't help but think of you when I watch any news and wonder why everyone has to report all bad news - you should teach other reporters your great philosophy! It seems as though you are unique and our community could use more of your attitude!

-- York County, Pennsylvania literacy advocate

Just wanted to let you know that I am happy you were chosen to do the Leiby Kletzky coverage. I am an orthodox Jew and have not been able to watch a lot of the coverage because it's just too painful, but I have found some comfort in your reporting because it is obvious that you are putting your heart and soul into it and your compassion clearly shines through.

-- CBS 2 viewer

* All comments were emailed directly to Kristin

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