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Patrick Hedlund

Managing Editor @patrickhedlund Contact

Patrick Hedlund is the managing editor of DNAinfo, overseeing daily newsroom operations and leading the site's social media team.

He has spent his entire career working in newspapers and magazines in New York City, first as a sports reporter in The Bronx and eventually as the editor of a Manhattan weekly.

During his time as a reporter and editor, he spearheaded the launch of Brooklyn borough coverage for a newspaper in Queens, broke stories on issues ranging from politics to development, and amassed numerous awards for his work.

Patrick took his first job at the Pulitzer Prize-winning weekly The Riverdale Press, leading him to reporting jobs in four of the five boroughs (Staten Island apparently wasn't hiring), and finally as editor of the award-winning newspaper Chelsea Now.

Fun Fact: Patrick got a contact high while covering the Chelsea Hotel and its carnival of characters during a particularly difficult time for the legendary lodge, but he never attempted to do anything creative nor drink himself to death while there.

Downtown »

April 21, 2014

A person was hit by a 5 train during the Monday evening rush, authorities said. 

Fordham & Tremont »

March 21, 2014

We asked you to tell us which street should be recognized as "Hip-Hop Boulevard."

Astoria & Long Island City »

January 3, 2014

From Astoria to the Upper West Side, New Yorkers shared their best snow photos with DNAinfo New York.

Downtown »

January 1, 2014

De Blasio, the 109th mayor of the city, was publicly sworn into office by Bill Clinton Wednesday.

Midtown & Theater District »

November 5, 2013

Check our real-time results from races for the mayor and Brooklyn District Attorney.

Jackson Heights & Elmhurst »

September 16, 2013

Ever Orozco, 69, was stabbed to death near the 7 train Monday afternoon, police said.

New York City »

September 10, 2013

Check live updates of Tuesday's primary elections here.

Upper East Side & Roosevelt Island »

September 10, 2013

Watch as the candidates for the city's top offices make last-minute pushes for votes.