Windsor Terrace-Kensington, NY|News|
Airbnb Brooklyn Half: See How The Race Will Affect Travel Saturday
The run will cause several street closures throughout the borough.
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.
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Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
Eat Like A Medieval Mouse At Carroll Gardens Dinner Based On 'Redwall' Books
It's the latest in the series of literary-themed dinners by the Table Of Contents Supper Club.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Toxic 'Essence' Of Gowanus Canal To Be Captured In Artists' Workshop
The free workshop will show how to sketch the Superfund site.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
ICYMI: 'Boulevard Of Death' Has Claimed No Lives In Two Years, de Blasio Says
The mayor said Vision Zero has had a dramatic effect.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Anthony Bourdain Travels The World In One Borough As 'Parts Unknown' Comes To Queens
The renowned chef meets with local and tries the different cuisines Queens has to offer.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Douglaston Library Among Those In Most Need Of Repair, Report Says
The report listed 10 libraries around NYC that are most in need of repair.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
See Plans For Queens' Version Of The High Line
The QueensWay Park will stretch along a disused railway line.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Queens Music School Teacher Hit With Child Sex Charges
Oliver Sohngen tried to have sex with minors between the ages of eight and 17, investigators say.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Duckling In Distress Saved By Cops Who Pull Up Grate To Pluck It From Queens Sewer
The city's finest plucked the chick to safety after a witness saw it fall.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Central Park, NY|News|
NYC Heat Wave Brings Sunbathers To City Parks (360 Degree Video)
NYC could heat up to nearly 90 degrees by Thursday, forecasters say. Watch the sunbathers swarm to Central Park in our 360-degree video.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
New Bookstore To Open In Kew Gardens
The bookstore is hoping to open before the holiday season.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Brooklyn Bishop Thomas Daily, Known For His Work With Immigrants, Dies Aged 89
He is remembered for his support of immigrants families in Queens and Brooklyn.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Rent A Long Island City Apartment For As Little As $908
A new high-rise near Court Square includes 34 affordable apartments.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Inequality Grows In Queens Even As Unemployment Drops, Comptroller Says
The amount of people making under $25,000 is rising, a report said.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Competition At Flushing Restaurant Offers Prize Of 1,000 Dumplings
There's a catch – they have to be eaten within two hours.
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Queens|News|
Queens Beer Garden Nowadays To Open Indoor Space For Year-Round Party
The indoor space is slated to open this summer.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Queens LGBT Pride Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Joining the event will be the singer Lisa Lisa.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
WATCH: A New Animated Marvel TV Show Is In The Works
Deadpool is the latest TV adaptation.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
New Program To Transport Queens Seniors To Doctor Appointments And Stores A Success, Councilman Says
The service carries seniors to the doctor, the supermarket and other local facilities.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Fire In Long Island City Sends Plumes Of Smoke Into Air
No injuries were reported, the FDNY said.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
