I’ve been walking my pup Henry around Manhattan for the last two years. During that time, I’ve met dozens of Brazilian dog walkers navigating packs of pooches throughout the city. Turns out Brazilians have carved out a special niche in the local dog walking industry, according to veterinarians, cultural experts and dog walkers in the city. More…
Subsidized housing in New York City has become an increasingly controversial issue. I teamed up with a group of reporters to investigate the city’s subsidized housing landscape or, better put, maze. More…
Mattek-Sands Goes for the ‘Glam’ Slam – New York Post
In preparation for the 2011 U.S. Open tennis tournament, I profiled rising U.S. player Bethanie Mattek-Sands. Known as the Lady Gaga of the women’s tour, Mattek-Sands has made waves in the tennis world by wearing bold outfits that match her high-octane style of play. More…
East Harlem School serves an entirely vegetarian, locally sourced lunch to its 130 middle school students each school day. EHS, which has been dishing up veggie meals for 15 years, made the switch to an uber-healthy menu this year with the help of Executive Chef Jonah Chasin. More…
While I report throughout New York City, my beat focuses on East Harlem, which has experienced its share of economic woes over the last several years. Within East Harlem, bodegas — mom and pop corner stores — have been hit particularly hard. More…
In a nutshell
Matt Draper is a multimedia journalist who reports, writes, produces and edits across a range of platforms.
Amores Perros – New York Daily News Hora Hispana / English
