Midtown-Hell's Kitchen, NY|News|
Amtrak To Avoid 'Summer Of Hell' By Rerouting Some Trains To Grand Central
The service change will be in effect between July 10 and Sept. 1.
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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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Key Food Plan Would Replace It With 11-Story Building
The building will have retail space on the ground floor.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
DWI Check Points To Be Set Up Around NYC For July 4 Weekend, Police Say
The holiday weekend is notoriously bad for people driving drunk.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
VIDEO: De Blasio Confronted By Rikers Protester During Gym Workout
"We'll talk outside – not here," de Blasio responded.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Windsor Terrace-Kensington, NY|News|
Toxic Algae Blooms That Can Harm Dogs Found In Prospect Park Lake
Officials are warning against contact with the water.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Winning Take 5 Lottery Ticket Sold In Bayside
The ticket was sold on June 25.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
This Is The Cheapest Home You Can Buy In Forest Hills
The studio apartment costs $150,000.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Mosquito Spraying Will Target Bayside Park
The Health Department is spraying to control the potentially disease-carrying insects.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Chance The Rapper To Play At Forest Hills Stadium
Tickets go on sale 5 p.m. Monday.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Collapse At Long Island City Construction Site Injures 6, Officials Say
The eighth floor collapsed after cement was poured, officials said.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Spectrum Customers In Forest Hills Lose TV, Internet And Phone Service
The problem was due to a damaged cable, a spokesman for the company said.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Bayside's Payless Shoes Store To Close Next Month
The store is currently offering a 40 percent discount on all items.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Wow House: Check Out This $4M Colonial-Style Home In Forest Hills
It combines the best traditions of the past with contemporary amenities.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Alley Pond Summer Camps Teach Kids About Nature
There are three programs for kids from kindergarten to middle school.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Ground Zero Worker Can Fight Deportation After Winning Pardon For Drug Crime
Carlos Cardona has been held since February.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Bayside Park Gets New $1.6M Soccer Fields
The soccer fields opened to the public Tuesday.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Sketch Forest Hills' Landscapes At Art Event Thursday
Urban Sketchers organizes drawing sessions around the city.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Toxic Gowanus' Putrid Stench Will Mix With Blue Skies In Idealistic Artist's Project
An artist's vision of the filthy canal is really optimistic.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Wow House: Check Out This $3.4M Home With Views Of Little Neck Bay
The home has a massive driveway and a private pool in the backyard.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
MTA Proposes Forest Hills Bus Route Change
Community Board 6 has yet to review the proposed plans.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
