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Melissa Koenig

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Covers:  I cover everything from entertainment to politics, with a special focus on breaking news of any kind.
Reporter at the New York Post. Previously at DailyMail.com and the Long Island Herald.

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Melissa Koenig’s Biography

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A Hofstra University alumna currently working as a general assignment reporter at DailyMail.com, covering everything from politics, natural disasters to memes. I previously worked as an assistant editor at the Long Island Herald, where I covered topics of concern to local residents - including the building of the new UBS Arena.

Melissa Koenig’s Journalist Portfolio

CEO of metaverse company Everyrealm is sued by ex-NFL player

CEO of metaverse company Everyrealm is sued by ex-NFL player

Teyo Johnson, a former tight end for the Oakland Raiders, filed a suit against Everyrealm CEO Janine Yorio in…

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Facebook employs many ex-CIA agents as ex-FBI agents work at Twitter

Facebook employs many ex-CIA agents as ex-FBI agents work at Twitter

Mint Press' Alan MacLeod found that former CIA agents made up some of the top ranks in almost every political…

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Virginia Trooper is shot dead after he murdered mom and grandparents

Virginia Trooper is shot dead after he murdered mom and grandparents

Austin Lee Edwards, 28, was shot dead by California deputies after he drove across the country to meet a teen…

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Workers who were fired under vaccine mandate were forced out of NYC

Workers who were fired under vaccine mandate were forced out of NYC

At least two of the 16 New York City sanitation workers who filed a lawsuit against officials for imposing a …

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Three New Yorkers died from fentanyl overdoses after ordering cocaine

Three New Yorkers died from fentanyl overdoses after ordering cocaine

Three New York City professionals died on the same day in March 2021, after ordering cocaine from the same de…

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Articles

Fears for father and son who went missing during a walk as cops find youngster's abandoned stroller

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By Melissa Koenig Verified
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A father and his young son who mysteriously disappeared after going for a walk have been found safe by detectives. Todd Sabatini, 36, and his toddler Theo left their home in McHenry, Illinois at around 12pm on Saturday. Family described the outing as a 'normal activity' but became concerned when they failed to return by 4pm. They contacted the McHenry Police Department, which began a frantic search. Just after 7pm on Sunday, police confirmed that the father and son had been found.
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Turpin survivor reveals what lies ahead for 'house of horrors' kids

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By Melissa Koenig Verified
| MSN Malaysia Verified
A young woman who escaped an eerily similar 'house of horrors' has revealed the road ahead for the 16 Ohio children discovered in an abusive hellhole , offering a glimmer of hope amid the tragedy. Julissa Turpin, 20, was one of the youngest of the 13 children rescued from their parents' 'house of horrors' in the Southern California community of Perris in 2018.
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Driver who killed bride on wedding night seen whining about arrest

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By Melissa Koenig Verified
| MSN UK Verified
Convicted drunk driver Jamie Lee Komoroski was seen in body camera footage whining about her arrest in the moments after she slammed her vehicle into a golf cart carrying newlyweds , killing the bride at the scene. The trouble began when Komoroski went bar hopping the night of April 28, 2023 and then got behind the wheel of her rented Toyota Camry.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I was a community journalist for the Long Island Herald.

How is social media changing news?

Social media has become a major source of news. I find myself regularly checking Twitter for any updates or breaking news.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To m, being a journalist means holding people in power accountable for their words and actions, while also telling everyday people's stories.

Awards

New York Press Club Award

2020 - Investigative Reporting

I was part of a team that won second-place at the Press Club of Long Island’s 2019 Media Awards and at the New York Press Association 2019 Better Newspaper Contest for our series, “The Racism Around Us.”

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New York Press Club Award

2020 - Best Front Page

A colleague and I won honorable mention for having the best front pages at the New York Press Association’s 2019 Better Newspaper Contest.

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