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Drunk NJ Woman Hassles German Tourists On Train To NYC | Top Stories
Ninth Rikers Death | Cyclist Fatally Struck By Box Truck | Deadly Daycare: 2 Plead Not Guilty | Protect Big Apple's Big Trees: Bill
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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.
You can reach me with story ideas, tips or feedback at matt.troutman@patch.com or call at 347-622-3654.
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NYC's Much-Derided Ophelia Flooding Response Faces Probe
"The goal is simple: to learn," said city Comptroller Brad Lander about the investigation he launched Thursday.
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New York City|News|
Drunk NJ Woman Hassles German Tourists On Train To NYC: Video, Report
"How about you get the f--- out of our country?" said a woman, since identified as a Mahwah native, in a viral video.
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Queens, NY|News|
Rikers Inmate Is 9th Death In NYC's Jails This Year: Advocates
Mentally ill robbery suspect Manesh Kunwar, 27, was only in custody for eight days before he died Thursday, officials said.
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Queens, NY|News|
Queens Contractor Must Pay $200K For Stiffing Workers: Comptroller
Charan Electrical underpaid workers on city school projects and will be barred from future public contracts, said Comptroller Brad Lander.
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Queens, NY|News|
Queens Teen Mom, Infant Found After Going Missing: NYPD
A 16-year-old her 5-month-old daughter were last found after going missing for days, police said.
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New York City|News|
Halloween Dog Parade Rescued From Cancellation Pound | NYC Top Stories
Assaults Rise As NYC Crime Falls | Mayor Weighs In On Central Park Mayhem | Harry Potter Fan Casts Stealing Spells | Ryan Carson Loved Ones
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New York City|News|
NYC Halloween Dog Parade Rescued After Pet Lovers Howl
Tompkins Square Park is once again going to the (costumed) dogs.
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Queens, NY|News|
Gallivanting Rikers Recycling Guard Stole $170K In Unearned Pay: Feds
James Internicola, 56, vacationed in Aruba and the Jersey Shore while he drew pay for working his job in Rikers Island, prosecutors said.
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New York City|News|
Assaults Rise In NYC Even As Violent Crime Falls: New NYPD Data
A rise in domestic violence and attacks on cops drove a 4.5 percent increase in felony assaults during September, police officials said.
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New York City|News|
Migrants To Street Sleep In NYC Bid To Nix Right-To-Shelter: Critics
"This is really shameful," an advocate said about Mayor Eric Adams' effort to suspend the city's right-to-shelter for adults.
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Donald Trump Drops Off Super Rich List Amid NYC Woes: Forbes Ranking
But former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, whose wealth grew to $96 billion, is 10th on The Forbes 400 ranking of America's super rich.
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New York City|News|
Ryan Carson, Beloved Community Organizer, Slain In NYC | Top Stories
Bill & Hillary Clinton Donate To Crash Victim | Manhattan's First Public Beach | Game Café Owners Refuse To Accept Union | Spike Lee Exhibit
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New York City|News|
Trump Under Gag Order In NYC Trial After He Disparages Court Worker
A judge put Donald Trump under a limited gag order after the former president attacked a court staffer online Tuesday.
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New York City|News|
No NYC 5-Star Hotels For You: Mayor To Migrants On Latin America Trip
Busting myths about New York City hospitality is one reason Mayor Eric Adams said he's going to Central and South America this week.
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New York City|News|
Hizzoner's Haters List: Adams Says He Catalogs His Critics
"I have a list in my office," the mayor told reporters Tuesday.
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Queens, NY|News|
Gunman Shoots Man In Jaw Near JFK Airport: NYPD
An as-yet-unidentified shooter ran off after the Monday night fracas just blocks from the international airport, police said.
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Queens, NY|News|
Queens Kids, 11 And 12, Found After Going Missing: NYPD
An 11- and 12-year-old sister and brother were found after disappearing from their St. Albans home, police said.
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New York City|News|
Dog-Shooting Gunman Who Killed NYC Couple Still At-Large | Top Stories
Angry Donald Trump Starts Trial | LGBTQ Club Seeks Adams Challenger | Brooklyn Hospital Evacuation | NYPD Cop Cuffed | Toy Fair Leaves NYC
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Queens, NY|News|
Rikers Island Watchdog Watchers Regain 24/7 Jail Video Access
Jail video feeds no longer will be cut off to the Board of Correction after months of being in the dark.
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