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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Plus: Park Slope to get more homeless shelters; 'Nazi Art' at the Met; and judge's family rejects suicide as cause of death.
Tom Cat employees held a rally outside the bakery Friday.
Plus: Brooklyn Borough President supports Crown Heights homeless shelter and Chelsea's new bike lanes.
The fire on the Ridgewood and Bushwick border broke out around 2.20 p.m., according to the FDNY.
The line started carrying commuters on April 21, 1917.
The 12th Annual Walk for St. Mary’s Kids & Family Fun Day will take place April 23.
The library will remain closed for four to six weeks, a spokeswoman said.
Karina Vetrano was found dead near a jogging trail in Spring Creek Park in August 2016.
Plus: Paul Manafort's new neighbors; former UN employee robbed four banks during lunch; and investigation into West Chelsea high-rise plans.
The Nigerian native was arrested at the Foreign Press Center, police said.
It's possible to file your taxes up until midnight Tuesday.
The section of the street, renovated as part of Vision Zero, had been the third most dangerous in Queens for accidents.
Plus: Cleveland Facebook murder suspect may be in New York and cyclists condemn 'mixing zone' intersection designs.
Eight movies from around the world will be featured in this year's outdoor cinema series.
Dina Kadribasic was hit by a train while trying to recover her phone from the subway tracks.
Uber drivers claim it's hard to make a living after the company cut fares and most passengers don't tip.
The man was transported to Jamaica Hospital, where he died.
Plus: Judge found dead in Hudson may have killed herself; Charging Bull sculptor wants Fearless Girl gone; and huge Queens fire was "arson."
The meals will only be infused with CBD — so, don't expect to get high.
A preview for Astoria Park Alliance's Shore Fest is organized to celebrate the arrival of spring this year.
