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Rupert Murdoch Will Step Down As Head Of Fox Media Empire
The creator of Fox News will become chairman emeritus as his son Lachlan Murdoch takes control, a company release states.
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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Rudy Giuliani Groped Key Jan. 6 Witness: Report | NYC Top Stories
BK Subway Shooter 'Not Evil,' He Just 'Snapped': Lawyers | What's Eric Adams Reading? | Migrant Stabbed | Coffee Shop Lands Union Contract
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Rudy Giuliani Groped Trump Aide-Turned-Jan. 6 Whistleblower: Report
New York City's former mayor was "like a wolf closing in on its prey," wrote Cassidy Hutchinson in a new book, according to a report.
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What's Eric Adams Reading? A Book By 'The Fittest (Real) Man'
The meditating mayor gave some very on-brand book picks before Chancellor David Banks' "State Of Our Schools" address Wednesday.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Queens, NY|News|
LaGuardia Is No Longer Dead Last For Airport Satisfaction: Study
The long-maligned airport's customer satisfaction is now just below "average" after its big construction makeover, a J.D. Power study found.
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'Homebrew' Tropical Storm Threatens NYC With Soaking Rain: Forecasters
A developing tropical threat along the coast could bring heavy rain and gusty winds to the city this weekend, said AccuWeather forecasters.
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Queens, NY|News|
70-Year-Old Man Beaten In Queens Street Spat: NYPD
An as-yet-identified attacker repeatedly punched a 70-year-old man in the face last week in Flushing, police said.
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New York City|News|
Starbucks Fruit Suit Isn't Moot: Judge In NYC Dispute | Top Stories
Giuliani Stiffs Lawyer Out Of $1.4M: Suit | Bloody Kissinger Chile Protest | 3 Stabbed Near High School | BQE Closures Coming
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New York City|News|
Trash Bag Mountain Ban Starts 2024 For All NYC Businesses
"Starting in March, all of those black bags will be off our streets," Mayor Eric Adams said of a rule that trash must be put in containers.
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Queens, NY|News|
Stalker Who Burned Down Woman's Home Sentenced To 27 Years: Queens DA
"I'm gonna devote my whole life to finding you and killing you," Steven Somerville, 52, texted the woman after she broke off a relationship.
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New York City|News|
Rudy Giuliani Stiffs His Lawyer Out Of $1.4M: NYC Lawsuit
Giuliani's longtime lawyer "simply seeks payment" for a dizzying amount of high-stakes legal work for the former mayor, a lawsuit states.
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NY's Cost Of Living Is The Worst, 83% Of Voters Say: Poll
Voters not only said the cost of living is New York's biggest issue, 57 percent said its quality of life is getting worse, a new poll found.
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Acupuncturist Causes Woman's Lung Collapse: DA | NYC Top Stories
See It: Climate March Through Midtown | Cop Arrested On Theft Charges Amid Divorce: NYPD | Gunman Grabs $60K | Teen Moped Rider Killed
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New York City|News|
NYC Food Stamps Bungling Left Thousands Of Families Hungry: Advocates
"Outrageous and cruel" is what advocates called a recent sharp drop in how fast the city processes food stamps and cash assistance benefits.
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Queens, NY|News|
Unlicensed Acupuncturist Caused Woman's Lung Collapse: Queens DA
Yong De Lin, 66, faces criminal charges after prosecutors said his acupuncture treatment nearly killed a patient in 2022.
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These 3 NYC Colleges Are Among Top 100 In Nation: U.S. News Rankings
Some New York City schools saw their standings plummet in rankings by U.S. News & World Report, which changed how it looks at colleges.
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Queens, NY|News|
Gunman Grabs $60K In Queens Robbery, Rides Off On Moped: NYPD
The gunman fired a shot near a 47-year-old man's feet before he robbed six figures in cash Sept. 15, police said.
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Queens, NY|News|
Man Jumps Into Queens Train That Isn't Moving: NYPD
A man caused headaches for N and W straphangers Monday morning after he jumped into a non-moving train, police said.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
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NYC Restaurants: Sweetgreen Racism Lawsuit + Regional Pizza Edition
A popular salad chain faced a lawsuit, New York pizza shared attention with other styles and more food news unfolded this past week.
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NYC's Record-High Rent May Have Hit Peak: Study
Trust us, there's some good news in a new study that found Manhattan's typical rent stayed at $4,400 in August.
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