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Patrick Wall

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Patrick Wall is a DNAinfo reporter/producer covering the South Bronx.

As a freelance journalist, Patrick has written for many publications, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Crain’s New York Business, City Limits and others.  He has also interned at The New York Times for the City Room blog, and at The Christian Science Monitor’s New York bureau.

Patrick earned a master’s degree from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Notre Dame.

Before he was a journalist, Patrick was a teacher.  He taught fourth grade for two years in the South Side of Chicago through the Teach For America program.

Originally from Ohio, Patrick now lives in Harlem.

Fun Fact: Patrick studied film in college.  After he appeared in one classmate’s film, he was never again asked to act in a movie.

New York City »

January 8, 2013

Cops must have "reasonable suspicion" of trespassing before stopping people near certain Bronx buidlings.

New York City »

January 8, 2013

The program sends homeless families to buildings while displacing rent-stabilized renters, critics say.

South Bronx »

January 7, 2013

Two merchants are refusing to vacate the food court. But others say the shopping center needs a facelift.

South Bronx »

December 21, 2012

The married urban farmers started a community-supported fishery in Hunts Point with $15 and $7 shares.

South Bronx »

December 21, 2012

Residents said old mattresses sat in the hallways for weeks and the fire escapes were in disrepair.

South Bronx »

December 20, 2012

Marcela Pinos, 16, has tried selling cupcakes, writing letters and launching a webpage to raise funds.

South Bronx »

December 18, 2012

Kris Kringle distributes clean needles and condoms in a holiday video for CitiWide Harm Reduction.

New York City »

December 18, 2012

The 27 "at-risk" schools have until Jan. 3 to prove they can survive without subsidies or face closure.