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Ex-Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin's Bribery Charge Tossed
A judge Monday dismissed bribery and wire fraud charges against Benjamin, who had resigned amid corruption accusations tied to Harlem.
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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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Where In The Subway Is Indiana Jones Riding His Horse? | Top Stories
Pickleball Banned From Playground | Brooklyn Bus Route Revamp | Murder Charge After Man Killed With Wooden Board | China Protest Punch
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Santa Is Coming To NYC For Christmas: Where To See Him
Hint: there’s a certain miracle on 34th Street.
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See How Park Slope’s Assembly Districts Change In New Maps
Park Slopers could find themselves voting in a different Assembly District in 2024.
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COVID Cases ‘Increasing’ In NYC, Just In Time For Holidays: Data
After New Yorkers sat down for Thanksgiving, the number of new COVID-19 cases rose sharply every day since, data shows.
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NYC Is A Terrible Place To Be Single, Study Finds
See where New York City ranked on a new ranking of 2022’s “Best & Worst Cities For Singles.”
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NYC Households Spent Way, Way More Than U.S. Pandemic Average: Study
New York City-area household spent $77,000 on average per year in 2020 and 2021, new data shows. The U.S. average is much, much lower.
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NYC's New Sister City Claims It Invented Democracy | Top Stories
'Gone Girl' Actress' Hit-And-Run Killer Sentenced | NYPD 'Blindsided': Report | Rescue Dog Runway Show | Cop Falls From Helicopter
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'Untiring, Devoted' Advocate Against Domestic Violence: NYC Local Hero
We all know someone who's making a difference. Here's one local resident who is having an impact in New York City.
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NYC's New Sister City Claims To Have Invented Democracy
Athens, Greece, became the newest "sister city" to the Big Apple Thursday as their two mayors signed a symbolic agreement.
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Broadway Is (Almost) Back As NYC Tourism Hits Post-COVID Highs: Study
Theaters are at 86 percent pre-pandemic attendance, while hotels keep filling up, according to the city’s Economic Development Corporation.
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‘Green Book’ Actor's Body Dumped In NYC: NYPD, Report
Frank Vallelonga, 60, was found dead Monday, police said. His acting credits include ”Green Book,” “The Birthday Cake” and “The Sopranos.”
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NYPD 'Blindsided' By Controversial Plan To Commit Mentally Ill: Report
Mayor Eric Adams' plan to send more mentally ill people to hospitals took cops by surprise, on top of advocates' criticism, a report says.
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Beloved NYC Chicken Takes Mysterious 2-Week Vacation | Top Stories
Tufted Titmouse Takeover | White Powder Scare | City College Student Banned After Racist Threats | Murder Charge Against Mom Dropped
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Tufted Titmouse Takeover: NYC Is For The Birds
Experts say Tufted Titmice usually travel in pairs.
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NYC Holiday Events: Christmas Tree Lightings, Santas And More
Who can be a Grinch when Gotham has so much going on?
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As NYC Passes 27K Asylum Seekers, New Migrant Site To Open In Midtown
The city will use 600 rooms in Midtown's Stewart Hotel to temporarily house asylum seeking families with children, officials said.
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NYC Weather: 55 MPH Winds Gusts Expected To Hit, Advisory Issued
A breezy Wednesday likely won't be a breeze for sodden New Yorkers, forecasters warn.
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$3.50 Subway Fare Could Be Necessary After Pandemic | NYC Top Stories
NYC Is Terrible College City: Study | Want To Rent Taylor Swift's Apartment? | Cat Found In Luggage Had Snuck Inside | Coney Yo-Yo Mojo
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$3.50 Subway Fare Could Be Necessary After Pandemic: Study
Steep fare hikes could face MTA passengers if the agency can't make up revenue lost over COVID, state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said.
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