Queens, NY|News|
Teen Tenant Faces Murder Charge In Queens Landlady's Death: DA
Davi Vidal, 19, fatally strangled Leo Zoraida, 55, during an argument over rent last week, prosecutors said.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
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I cover the citywide beat for Patch NYC after reporting on my beloved home borough of Brooklyn.
Before Patch, I kicked around newspapers and other outlets in Indiana, Michigan and New York City. Along the way I've sat through innumerable trials and public meetings, picked up a national investigative reporting award, reported on televangelists flying private jets, among many other mundane, noteworthy or strange reporting experiences.
In my free time, I'm a big movie buff, an aspiring home cook and am forever seeking good natural areas.
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Queens, NY|News|
Man's Queens Stairwell Death Ruled Homicide, Police Say
A 60-year-old man found dead in an Astoria apartment building's stairwell last month was killed, medical examiners found.
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New York City|News|
Redraw NY's Congressional Map Yet Again, Judges Rule
A state court decision Tuesday sends New York's congressional maps back to the drawing board and could shift power in Congress.
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New York City|News|
NYC Rent Growth Drops To 2-Year Low, Study Finds
Believe it or not, the city's median rent of $3,500 in November is good news.
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Queens, NY|News|
Man Killed In Queens Double Shooting, Cops Say
A 31-year-old man died in an early Tuesday shooting, police said. Another man, 32, is in stable condition after being shot as well.
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New York City|News|
7-Story Building Partially Collapses In NYC
No one was seriously injured when the corner of a Morris Heights building in The Bronx collapsed Monday, officials said.
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New York City|News|
Don't Blame Migrants For Bad NYC Budget Math, Lawmakers Tell Mayor
Mayor Eric Adams' controversial proposed budget cuts were roundly blasted as unnecessary in a marathon City Council hearing Monday.
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New York City|News|
SantaCon Swarms Help NYC Subways Break Weekend Ridership Record: MTA
No word on how many drunken Santas were among the post-pandemic weekend record of 2.9 million rides.
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New York City|News|
Florida Man Threatens NYC Subway Mass Shooting: Feds
"I'm just gonna walk on that train and start f------ unloading," Robert Trout, 19, said online before Thanksgiving, authorities said.
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Queens, NY|News|
Man Killed By Two Hit-And-Run Drivers In Queens: NYPD
A pedestrian remains unidentified after the fatal hit-and-runs along Hempstead Avenue in Queens Village late Sunday, police said.
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New York City|News|
NYC Weather: Wind Gusts Up To 32 MPH As Rain Lingers
Miserable weather isn't done with New York City Monday.
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Kew Gardens-Briarwood, NY|News|
Letters To Santa: Help My Mom, Richmond Hill Youngster Writes
We love reading letters to Santa and seeing the magic of Christmas through kids' eyes.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Queens, NY|News|
Letters To Santa: 'I Want To Get A Disney Vacation,' Queens Kid Says
We love reading letters to Santa and seeing the magic of Christmas through kids' eyes. One Queens kid wants to experience Disney.
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New York City|News|
NYC Gets New Jails Chief As Rikers Federal Takeover Talk Heats Up
Lynelle Maginley-Liddie will be the second Black woman to head the city's Department of Correction, announced Mayor Eric Adams Friday.
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New York City|News|
NYC Restaurants: 'Sopranos' Star's Speakeasy + Food Truck Follies
The actor who played Christopher Moltisanti is getting into the martini business, and more food news from this past week.
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Queens, NY|News|
Queens Back Alley Sex Attacker Arrested, Cops Say
Myung Park, 40, faces sex crime and kidnapping charges after police said he pulled a woman into a back alley and attacked her, police said.
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New York City|News|
NYC Weather: 2 Inches Of Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Will Cap Weekend
A pleasant not-so-wintry weekend in New York City could end with blustery downpours, forecasters warn.
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New York City|News|
Eric Adams Goes To Washington Without FBI Raid Interruption
The mayor finally returned to Washington, D.C., for meetings Thursday on the migrant crisis after a federal raid thwarted his last trip.
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Queens, NY|News|
Gunman Who Shot Queens Building Super, Fired At Cops Indicted: DA
William Hernandez, 65, faces attempted murder charges and kidnapping charges after a tense Nov. 22 showdown, prosecutors said.
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Queens, NY|News|
Queens 'Republican Messiah' Guilty In Jan. 6 Insurrection
"I’m here to stop the steal," said Philip Grillo, 49, during the Capitol breach, authorities said. He's now vying for George Santos' seat.
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