New York City|News|
NY1 Anchor Ruschell Boone Dead At 48 | NYC Top Stories
Electric Zoo Chaos Consequences | Controversial Church Site Is Dangerous: Lawsuits | 'Hitler' Heckle At U.S. Open | 3 Robberies In 10 Min
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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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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Airbnb Crackdown Takes Effect In NYC: What It Means For Brooklyn
New short-term rental rules that began Tuesday likely will impact Airbnb hotspots in Brooklyn, according to a report.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYPD Banned From Excessive Force Under George Floyd Protest Agreement
The nation's largest police force must reform how it responds to protests as part of a sweeping agreement reached Tuesday
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Electric Zoo Chaos Won't Go Unpunished By NYC, Mayor Says
"Unfortunate that the organizers wanted to turn our city into a zoo," Mayor Eric Adams said after Electric Zoo was plagued by problems.
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Queens, NY|News|
'Hitler' Heckle Gets Fan Ejected From U.S. Open In Queens
"He just said the most famous Hitler phrase there is," German player Alexander Zverev said about a fan during an early Tuesday match.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYC Weather: 'Intense' 100-Degree Heat Index Will Hit City
A two-day heat advisory starting Tuesday prompted city officials to open cooling centers.
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Queens, NY|News|
Bandits Rob Three Queens Stores In 10 Min By Faking Gun: NYPD
The four thieves nabbed nearly $5,000 in the lightning fast spate of robberies along Union Turnpike, police said.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Queens, NY|News|
Nix Queens Parking Spot Mandate To Fix NYC Housing Crisis: Advocates
Advocates are targeting "an insane" city mandate that developers build parking spaces regardless of need.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYC Parking Minimums Face Challenge In Upcoming Housing Revamp
"If New York City comes out with full elimination, this would be national news," Lind said. "The administration would be lauded for this."
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYC Labor Day: Workers Level Strike Threats, Fight Wage Theft
The spirit of Labor Day hasn't left these New York City-area workers.
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New York City|News|
NYC COVID Cases Spike As New 'Pirola' Variant Arrives: What To Know
The city saw COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations surge 200 percent even before officials detected the new BA.2.86 variant this past week.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYC Restaurants: Big Gay Ice Cream Lawsuit + Swedish Fish Edition
New Yorkers had a mix of sweet and sour food news this past week.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYC Labor Day Weekend Weather: What To Expect
Forecasters predict perfect beach weather for summer's last gasp.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Homeless Man Arrested In NYC Subway Shove: NYPD
Samuel Junker, 41, who last lived in a White Plains shelter, is accused of shoving a woman onto the tracks Tuesday, police said.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
3-Year-Old Wakes Week After NYC Hammer Attack | Top Stories
Safety Measures For J'Ouvert, West Indian Day Parades | Trump: I Saved America From Nuclear War | $4.4M Library Renovation | Subway Shover
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Queens, NY|News|
Brothers Charged After Cop Shooting In Queens Road Rage Brawl: NYPD
Two brothers — Shawn Rivera, 27, and Edwin Rivera, 32 — face assault charges in a caught-on-video attack on an off-duty cop Thursday.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop Served $4M NYC Lawsuit
Not all is happy behind the scenes at Big Gay Ice Cream, where a founder sued a business partner on accusations of fraud and mismanagement.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Midtown Hotel Construction Workers Get $50K Of Stiffed Wages: DA
In a first, seven workers' stolen wages from a Virgin Hotel electrical job got repaid through a new Manhattan district attorney's fund.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYC Subway Shover Who Broke Women's Leg Seen In Video: NYPD
A 34-year-old woman suffered a fractured leg after a man shoved her onto the tracks Tuesday inside Chambers Street station, police said.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYC Road Rage Fight Ends With Off-Duty Cop Shot: NYPD | Top Stories
15-Year-Old Kills Man In BK: Cops | Giuliani Defamed GA Election Workers: Judge | Subway Butt Grabber Gropes Again | Hudson Film Studio
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