Queens, NY|News|
Pimp Who Beat Naked Queens Man To Death In 2011 Gets 25-To-Life: DA
A cold case investigation into a Ridgewood murder and robbery eventually landed Gerald Griffin, 46, a lengthy prison sentence.
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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.
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NYC Planet-Gazers Line Up On Block For Glimpse Of Saturn | Top Stories
Hammer Attack Murder Charge | $44 Times Square Sardines | Kylie Jenner Home Auction | Teen Knocks Man Into Hudson With Rock, Kills Him: NYPD
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Queens, NY|News|
'Central Park 5' Detective's Queens Convictions Tossed: DA
Queens DA Melinda Katz moved Thursday to vacate three convictions, including two tied to a detective with a history of false confessions.
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New York City|News|
Hochul To Biden: Take Executive Action On Asylum Seeker Crisis
"I cannot ask New Yorkers to pay for what is fundamentally a federal responsibility," Hochul wrote to President Joe Biden.
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Queens, NY|News|
Elderly Man Kidnapped, Molested Queens 5-Year-Old: DA
Franz Vila, 75, was entrusted by a mother to take her young girl to the park. Instead, he sexually abused her, prosecutors said.
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New York City|News|
NJ 17-Year-Old ID'd As Jumper At Swanky Columbus Circle Hotel: Family
"He is loved by many," the family of Noah Legaspi, a New Jersey teen, posted.
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New York City|News|
Drew Barrymore Rushed By Stalker On 92nd Street Y Stage | Top Stories
2 Young Children Beaten With Hammer | Queens Teacher Raped Student, 14: Cops | Swastika Scrawled On Jewish School | Heatless Detainees
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Harlem, NY|News|
Nail Salon Sex Assaulter Sentenced After East Harlem Attack: DA
David Gonzalez, 45, will serve at least 14 years in prison for back-to-back sexual attacks in a nail salon, prosecutors said.
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Queens, NY|News|
These Are Queens' 10 Dirtiest Neighborhoods: Data
Which Queens neighborhood has the most 311 sanitation department complaints? Hint: it rhymes with "Smidgewood."
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New York City|News|
Elderly NYC Vocal Coach's Fatal Shover Pleads Guilty, DA Says
Lauren Pazienza will serve at least eight years in prison for 87-year-old Barbara Gustern's death under the plea, prosecutors said.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
Drew Barrymore Rushed By Stalker On 92nd Street Y Stage On UES: Video
"That went full 'Bodyguard,'" Barrymore told her interviewer, who escorted the star off-stage Monday as security dealt with the stalker.
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Harlem, NY|News|
East Harlemite Burned Battling Fire In Supportive Housing: FDNY
One person was hospitalized after battling flames in housing for formerly homeless people with psychiatric disabilities, the FDNY said.
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Queens, NY|News|
Queens Teacher Raped 14-Year-Old Boy Student: Police
Melissa Rockensies, 33, became the second Queens educator to be arrested in as many days on sexual abuse accusations, police said.
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West Village, NY|News|
Racist Draws Swastika On West Village Jewish Seminary, Cops Say
The as-yet-unidentified man behind the antisemitic graffito is suspected of a hate crime, police said.
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New York City|News|
NYC 'Wolverine' Guilty Of Trying To Kill BLM Protesters | Top Stories
Sam Bankman-Fried's Jail 'Flesh Diet' Woes | Driver Indicted In Midtown Mayhem | Subway Waits Down | Nightclub King's Club Makes Moves
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Queens, NY|News|
Queens Girl, 5, Found Safe After Search: Police
Genesis Inamagua, 5, was found safe Tuesday, about an hour after NYPD officials said she was missing.
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New York City|News|
Stolen Car Driver Indicted In Grand Central Police Chase Mayhem: DA
A drugged-out Kyle Fernandez, 20, struck seven people while driving away from cops at rush hour Aug. 1, prosecutors said.
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Queens, NY|News|
Queens 'Wolverine' Guilty Of Trying To Murder BLM Protesters: DA
Frank Cavalluzzi, 57, charged protesters with a bladed glove before trying to run them over with his SUV in 2020, authorities said.
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New York City|News|
Migrant Surge 'Serious Problem,' 82% Of NY Voters Agree: Poll
But New York voters' rare bipartisan agreement fell apart when it to the long term effects of the asylum seeker crisis, the new poll found.
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Queens, NY|News|
Queens Educator Charged With Rape Of Underage Girl: Cops, Report
Paraprofessional Jamall Russell, 29, stands accused of raping an underage student when she was 14, according to police and reports.
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