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Mathew Katz

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Mathew Katz is a News Editor for DNAinfo New York.

Matt had been a reporter/producer covering Chelsea and Hell's Kitchen

Originally from Toronto, Mathew left a freelance career reporting on beer and restaurants in Canada and came to New York to attend the Columbia Journalism School in 2008. He immediately took to the city's diverse neighborhoods and has lived here as much as possible ever since.

Mathew came to DNAinfo from the public radio world. He spent a year and a half in Colorado, reporting on abuses by immigration enforcement officials, small-town police corruption, and craft beer. He's reported from Ireland, Germany, Colorado, New York and Canada for the BBC, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and NPR. His work has also appeared in the Toronto Star, the Village Voice, and on Torontoist.

He currently lives in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, where you can often find him at his local gym (Mathew's Crossfit Total is 1065 — 405lb Squat, 465lb Deadlift, 195 Overhead Press — but those numbers will probably go up soon), or ruining a workout with some beer and burgers at a new pub.

Fun Fact: Mathew had the choice between moving to New York or hosting a beer cooking TV show in his native Canada. He chose New York, but still wonders what life would be like as a Canadian celebrity chef.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen »

August 11, 2014

Janet Weinberg is one of many top leaders to leave the organization over the past year. 

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen »

August 7, 2014

The driver swore at a woman who was waiting for help, then nearly ran her down, police said.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen »

August 7, 2014

The New York College of Health Professions' Chelsea clinic offers cheap massages from students.

Midtown & Theater District »

August 7, 2014

William Dalambert was initially arrested for driving while impaired by drugs, police said.

Downtown »

August 5, 2014

NYPD union bosses also said that Mayor Bill de Blasio has not done enough to support officers.

Midtown & Theater District »

July 31, 2014

Reem Acra, who has made dresses for Halle Berry and Bette Midler, sued the Chetrit Group, records show.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen »

July 29, 2014

The museum will pay tribute to the Hubble with an exhibit opening in October.

Midtown & Theater District »

July 29, 2014

New legislation would impose rules on costumed characters in Times Square following a recent attack.