Queens|News|
Two Rockaway Bridges Will Go Cashless After April 30
The E-ZPass system will save drivers 21 hours of commute time annually and reduce fuel consumption.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
- Queens, NY
I was born in Turkey and lived there until 2012. I graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in English and Genetics.
I cover news from Queens neighborhoods for Patch. Feel free to contact me at ali@patch.com or tweet to me at @alikucukgocmen with any stories!
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Queens|News|
Flushing Commercial District To Receive $1.55M For Small Business Improvement
The award is part of Small Business Services' effort to revitalize commercial corridors across NYC.
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New York City, NY|News|
NYC's Worst Snow-Day Parking Job; St. Patrick's Day Parade; MTA Booze Restrictions: Patch PM
Also: Drink the Gowanus Canal; $10 UberPOOL rides to LGA; NYPD employee arrested; and Tavi Gevinson Instagrams her apartment.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Northeast Queens Residents Will Decide How To Spend At Least $1M
The projects on the ballot range from S.T.E.M. technology upgrades at public schools to installing adult fitness centers in parks.
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Queens|Neighbor News|
UberPOOL Is Offering $10 Rides From LaGuardia To Reduce Traffic
Taxi Workers Alliance says the promotion won't help reduce traffic lines.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Driver Finds Interesting Way To Park Their Car After Snowstorm
"We were driving, trying to find parking. We took a double take and noticed the car parked on a snow mound," said one of the witnesses.
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Queens|News|
Queens Driver At Large After Car Crash That Killed His Brother: Police
The driver left the scene of the accident before the police arrived, officials said.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Raccoon Breaks Into NYC Bank, Waits Out Snowstorm
The masked intruder chilled inside the Forest Hills bank for hours.
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Queens|News|
Off-Duty EMT Arrested After Assaulting Girlfriend: Police
The man received a 30-day suspension from the FDNY.
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Queens|Neighbor News|
Queens Memorial Event For Helen Marshall To Be Held On Sunday
Former Queens Borough President Helen Marshall died two weeks ago in California.
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Queens|News|
Two Men Struck By Train In Jackson Heights
The crash victims were transferred to Elmhurst Hospital and are listed in critical condition.
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Queens|News|
Queens Students And Parents Will Decide How To Spend Funding For School Improvement
Councilwoman Crowley is extending her Participatory Budgeting program to Queens schools.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Retired Police Officer Found Shot Dead In Her Car (UPDATES)
The victim was pronounced dead on arrival.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Queens Buildings Collapse During Storm
Luckily, police say no one was inside the Far Rockaway buildings when they collapsed.
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Queens|News|
Uptick In Queens Van Thefts Causes Crime Rate To Rise: Police
A similar trend was seen some years ago, when vans were stolen and used as dollar vans.
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Queens|News|
Enroll In 'Rent Freeze' In Corona Tonight
Those eligible may be paying the same rent in 20 years.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Queens World Film Festival Begins Tomorrow At The Museum Of The Moving Image
More than 100 movies will be shown as part of the festival.
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Queens|News|
Queens Man Arrested After Shooting Wife: Police
The victim was transferred to a hospital and is in stable condition.
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Bushwick, NY|News|
Nowadays, Outdoor Beer Garden, Wants Your Help To Build New Indoor Bar
"Nowadays will be the home of the long-standing Mister Saturday Night and Mister Sunday dance parties," said one of the founders.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Queens Islamic Center Robbed; Police Searching For Culprit: VIDEO
The thief stole $1,500 from a donation box and an office desk drawer. Do you recognize the suspect in the surveillance video below?
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff