Matthew Hampton, Patch Staff
- Forest Hills, NY
Email: MatthewH@patch.com
Phone: 513-295-0793
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Birthday: February 19, 1983
Welcome Video: http://patch.com/A-BRn
Bio: I've been a reporter, writer, and editor in New York City since 2005, with the bulk of my experience coming in Queens. In my time here, I've fallen in love with the diversity, passion, and excitement that can be found on every single street in the borough.
I got my first gig as a reporter at the Queens Tribune, and I've also spent time writing and editing with the Queens Chronicle and as the editor of the Franklin Square/Elmont Herald on Long Island.
I went to college in western Massachusetts after growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio. After moving to Brooklyn in 2005, I quickly decided that writing was my passion, and I've been doing it ever since.
I truly enjoy walking the streets, talking to my neighbors and learning something new with every story I write.
Posting Activity
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Pic of the Day: In Honor of Pat Dolan
Walking trail renamed in her memory last weekend.
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Shopping, Eating and Drinking: What's Forest Hills Missing?
What businesses would you like to see?
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Subway Wifi Coming to Queens in 2014
At long last, I won't have to leave the Internet ever.
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Turner To Rescue Panicked Queens GOP?
Would the former half-term congressman make a good party chair?
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Halloran, Smith Plead Not Guilty in Election Rigging Scheme: Report
Halloran and Smith contest corruption charges in White Plains federal court.
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Nevermind, TSA Delaying Decision On Airborne Knives
After consideration, urging from Senators, TSA gives it another think.
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Hey Google, You Misspelled MacDonald Park
Those folks are usually pretty smart, but they've made a hash of this.
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City Wants to Make 21 the Smoking Age, Too
Proposal would push legal purchase age of tobacco products from 18 to 21.
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Burglaries, Grand Larcenies Skyrocket in Forest Hills
Latest crime numbers show a nearly 90 percent increase in burglaries over last year.
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Koslowitz and Co. Clean Up Graffiti
Forest Hills|News|
This Week at The Movies
'Oblivion' is visually striking, but narratively jumbled, while Rob Zombie's 'The Lords of Salem' is moody, but ultimately unsatisfying.
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The Prodigal Tweeter Returns: Weiner Back Online
The former congressman tweeted a 64-point city improvement plan Monday. Can you say "Mayor Weiner?"
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Monday Pick 'em: Best Park to Sit and Read?
Pick your favorite park to bring a book.
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Jets Trade Darrelle Revis to Tampa Bay
Cornerback swapped for first round pick in NFL Draft.
