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Holiday Tipping In NYC 2022: How Much To Give With Inflation So High
Don’t be a Scrooge to your dog walker.
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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 '100 Worst Landlords' Of 2022 Revealed: See The List
Even as rent "massively increased" this year, the city's worst landlords racked up 69,000 violations, said Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.
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Second Asylum Seeker Dies By Suicide In NYC Shelter: Reports
A 26-year-old man from Venezuela was found in a Queens shelter’s bathroom and later pronounced dead, according to reports.
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Two Straphangers Fatally Struck By L Train In Manhattan, Officials Say
Reports spread of the two deaths at the 14th Street subway station drew Mayor Eric Adams to the station Tuesday.
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NYC’s Bad Christmas Travel Weather Forecast Officially Hazardous: NWS
Just in time for Christmas travel, the city is under a hazardous weather outlook, with damaging winds and up to 2 inches of rain predicted.
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Robert De Niro's Christmas Tree Presents Burgled | NYC Top Stories
‘Bling Bling Bishop’ Arrested | Incoming Lawmaker’s Resume Lies: Report | Drag Story Hour Bests Protesters | Dreaded Truck Stop Nearly Open
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NYC Taxi Fare Hike Takes Effect, But Pay Raise For Uber Drivers Halted
Hundreds of Uber and Lyft drivers protested Monday after judge temporarily blocked a long-awaited pay raise from taking effect.
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Coming To NYC Subways In 2023: Reduced Service On These 7 Lines
But five other lines will see increased weekend service or earlier weekday starts, MTA officials said.
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Tent City Could Reopen As NYC Braces For Renewed Migrant Surge: Mayor
“Nothing is off the table when dealing with a crisis,” Mayor Eric Adams said Monday as a key asylum seeker border policy is set to expire.
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NYC Weather: ‘Major Storm’ Threatens Pre-Christmas Travel
Traveling for Christmas? New Yorkers’ plans could be scuttled by a widespread winter storm Thursday and Friday, forecasters warn.
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Poodle Killed By Pack Of Kennel Dogs, Owner Says | NYC Top Stories
ShotSpotter Controversy | Subway Shover Going To Prison | Puppy Shop Threatened By New Ban | Man Shot In Chest, Killed
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Noisy NYC Helicopters Won't Be Grounded After Gov's Veto
The "Stop the Chop" bill that would limit helicopter traffic over the city was vetoed by frequent flyer Gov. Kathy Hochul.
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Christmas For NYC's Ultra-Rich: An Absurdly Pricey Holiday Gift Guide
For those who have $5,600 to spare for a Swarovski crystal-studded nutcracker.
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FDNY Firefighter Won't Survive 20-Foot Fall, Will Donate Organs: Mayor
Firefighter William P. Moon II suffered a critical head injury during a training exercise, officials said.
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NYC Weather: Rain, Rain, When Will It Go Away?
A half inch of rain and 38 mph wind gusts will defy New Yorkers' efforts to stay dry Friday, forecasters warn.
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Woof, NYC's Most Popular Pet Names Are Purrfect | Top Stories
NY’s First Legal Weed Shop | Trains To Lose ‘Conversational’ Seating | Public Art Project ‘Enticing’ Kids? | Transgender Woman Attacked
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Mayor Defends Plan To Commit More Mentally Ill As Legal Challenge Hits
"Involuntary removals" of New Yorkers with perceived mental illness are discriminatory and must be stopped, advocates urged a judge.
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Weird Gifts Of NYC 2022: A Guide For Quirky Holiday Giving
Because nothing says "Only in New York" like Ed Koch, bagels and dangling 1,200 feet above the city.
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NYC Real Estate Projections For 2023: Here's What Experts Expect
A new StreetEasy analysis crunched the numbers on trends renters, buyers and sellers can expect to pay, or make, in the year ahead.
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NYC Residents Should Consider Masking Up For The Holidays: CDC
“One need not wait on CDC action in order to put a mask on,” the CDC's director said.
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