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Matthew Chayes

New York City Reportermatthew.chayes@newsday.com

Matthew Chayes is a general assignment reporter with a focus on New York City. He got his start at The Chicago Tribune's D.C. bureau before freelancing in New York City and then joining Newsday's staff in 2007. He's been a guest on CNN, NY1, Fox News and the BBC, among other outlets. He has lectured on journalism at Columbia, New York University and CUNY, and served as a contest judge for the Deadline Club and Society of Professional Journalists.

Matthew Chayes's Work

Hochul extends deadline to register for home health aide program
Michael Gormley and Keshia ClukeyMarch 24, 2025 4:52 pm
Only in NewsdayHochul, leaders to meet on budget that raises school aid, cuts taxes
Michael GormleyMarch 23, 2025 5:00 am
Court says NYS legislators must abide by cap on their outside income
Michael GormleyMarch 20, 2025 3:42 pm
Hochul proposing some limits on wearing masks in public
Michael GormleyMarch 20, 2025 12:26 pm
Gov. Hochul meets with Trump on mass transit, infrastructure
Michael GormleyMarch 14, 2025 5:00 am
NY seeks more consumer protection against fraud
Michael GormleyMarch 13, 2025 7:10 pm
Only in NewsdaySports betting sites entice gamblers with push alerts. NY might ban them
Michael GormleyMarch 13, 2025 5:00 am
Legislature seeks more school aid in budget proposals
Michael GormleyMarch 11, 2025 4:57 pm
As strike ends, NY says more than 2,000 correction officers will be fired
Michael GormleyMarch 10, 2025 7:07 pm
Poll shows Hochul with early support for '26
Michael GormleyMarch 10, 2025 10:48 am
More NY prison guards return to work after agreement announced, state official says
Michael GormleyMarch 7, 2025 5:29 pm
Only in NewsdayTeachers union has helped elect members to NY school boards, but some concerned over conflict of interest
Michael GormleyMarch 7, 2025 5:00 am
State announces tentative deal to end prison guard strike
Michael GormleyMarch 6, 2025 8:22 pm
Hochul seeks to address rising fraud aimed at older NYers
Michael GormleyMarch 6, 2025 5:00 am
NYS: 7 prisoners have died since correction officers strike began
Michael GormleyMarch 4, 2025 7:07 pm
Prison officers who are continuing to strike are being fired, Hochul says
Michael GormleyMarch 3, 2025 12:48 pm
Striking correction officers face penalties, discipline, Hochul says
Michael GormleyFebruary 25, 2025 2:30 pm
Lt. Gov. Delgado won't run for reelection as Hochul's running mate
Michael GormleyFebruary 24, 2025 4:53 pm
Only in NewsdayHochul would extend temporary tax on the wealthiest New Yorkers until 2032
Michael GormleyFebruary 24, 2025 5:00 am
Correction officers' strike continues; state ends visitation at prisons
Michael GormleyFebruary 20, 2025 7:05 pm