New York City|News|
NYC Math Scores Drop Amid Pandemic Slide: Study
Fourth graders in New York City scored lower in math tests than other public school students in large cities, according to a new study.
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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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New York City|News|
NYC Restaurants: Devour This Week's Latest Food News
A growing "new Chinatown," Van Leeuwen expands and a chicken-naming ceremony were all on New York City's food news plate this week.
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Park Slope, NY|News|
A Tree Grows For Moose The Dog In Brooklyn's Prospect Park
"I'm just glad Moose's memory is in the park," said Jessica Chrustic at a memorial planting for her dog, who died after a man attacked them.
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New York City|News|
NYC Turns NYPD Facility Into Asylum Seeker Housing, Union Says
"This decision needs to be rethought," a police union leader said as hundreds of migrants are reportedly expected at the Manhattan building.
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New York City|News|
Google Worker Jumps To Death From Company's NYC Headquarters: Report
A 31-year-old senior software engineer leapt late Thursday from the search giant's Chelsea headquarters, according to a report.
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New York City|News|
TD Five Boro Bike Tour 2023: What To Know This Weekend
New York City's streets, or at least 40 miles of them, are going bicycle-only Sunday. Find out more here.
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New York City|News|
JFK Mechanic Who Put Cocaine In Cockpit Convicted | NYC Top Stories
Cop Guilty In Child Porn Trial | Condo Boss Fixed Election: Suit | Times Square Hotel Fall | $9M Grand Army Plaza Project | Rat-Proof Trash
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Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope's Open Street Season Is Ready To Kick Off
Fifth Avenue will have 16 blocks closed to all but foot and bicycle traffic every Saturday starting this weekend.
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New York City|News|
NYPD Cop Guilty In Child Porn, Sexual Exploitation Trial: Feds
Officer Timothy Martinez targeted a child he knew he had been sexually assaulted and another who was treated for a brain tumor, feds said.
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New York City|News|
NYC Violent Crime Drops Right Before Bail Reform Rollback: Data
As Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers spent April debating changes to bail reform, violent crimes dropped in the city, NYPD data shows.
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New York City|News|
NYC Hospital Safety Ratings Unveiled: See The Best, Worst In City
Just three New York City hospitals received an "A" grade for safety, while 26 receiving a middling "C," according to a new Leapfrog study.
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Brooklyn, NY|News|
Fire Rips Through Brooklyn Catering Hall: FDNY, Reports
A four-alarm blaze burned Paradise Manor catering hall in Borough Park late Tuesday, fire officials said.
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New York City|News|
NYC Stabilized Tenants Could See Up To 7 Percent Rent Hike
Tuesday night's preliminary vote would hike rent between 2 and 7 percent for two million New Yorkers.
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New York City|News|
14 Charged In Massive NYC Construction Corruption Scheme | Top Stories
Crazed Straphanger Dies After Chokehold | Van Leeuwen Expands To Queens | Tony Awards Nominations Revealed | $500M Broadway Junction Project
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Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope 'Answer To Met Gala' Probs Won't See Cat-Suited Jared Leto
But, hey, you never know?
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New York City|News|
'Greed At All Costs': 14 Charged In NYC Construction Corruption Scheme
Fraud, bribes, business stolen from women- and minority-owned companies — those are among the crimes outlined in six Manhattan indictments.
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New York City|News|
Mother’s Day 2023 Brunch: Reserve Now In NYC
Because New York City loves its mothers and its brunch.
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New York City|News|
Crazed Straphanger Dies After Being Put In Chokehold: Cops, Reports
A 30-year-old man who was threatening passengers died after a fight inside Broadway-Lafayette station, according to police and reports.
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Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope Parking Garage Shut Down Over Structural 'Danger': Records
An inspection spree after a deadly collapse in Lower Manhattan led to the partial shut down of Park Slope parking garage on 12th Street.
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New York City|News|
Man Defecates On Pride Flag In Dining Shed | NYC Top Stories
Met Gala Tonight | Rent Hike Vote | How Writers' Strike Could Hit 'SNL,' Late Night | AirTags In Car Theft Fight | Queens Traffic Deaths
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