Queens|News|
Maspeth's Knockdown Center Is Packed With Performances This Saturday
The art space is presenting three exhibition openings and a concert this Saturday.
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|
East Elmhurst Church To Be Replaced By Residential Buildings
The developer bought the church for $2.3 million in December 2015.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
5Pointz Graffiti Artist Will Go To Court Over Whitewashed Artwork
The owner of the 5Pointz building had whitewashed the site of the graffiti one night in 2013.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
SummerStage Queens: George Clinton & Met Opera To Play Venues This Summer
The summer-long festival brings free performances to NYC's parks.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Astoria Rally For Climate Action: CM Constantinides' Fight Against Climate Change
Councilman Constantinides has been taking steps to combat climate change borough-wide.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Astoria Citi Bikes: Tentative Map Of Docks
NYC Department of Transportation wants to hear your opinion on the 59 new Citi Bike docks around Astoria.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
Ex-Assemblyman Among Arrests In Scheme To Defraud Medicaid, Prosecutor Says
Investigators claim Brookyn clinics paid patients drugs to take part in phony medical tests.
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New York City, NY|News|
Rapper Bobby Shmurda Sentenced To 4 Years In Prison For Trying To Smuggle Makeshift Knives Into Rikers
The famous rapper has already been in prison since 2016.
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New York City, NY|News|
Preet Bharara Bashes Trump, Says He Won't Run For Office
"I don't have any plans to enter politics," the former U.S. attorney said. "Just like I have no plans to join the circus."
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Brooklyn Shelter Protest; Bridge Explosion Soundtrack; Gowanus Canal Clean-Up: PM Digest
Also: West Village butcher allegedly handed noose to black deliveryman, and the weekend's scheduled subway disruptions.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
NYC Weekend Subway Service Changes For April 8-9
Watch out: The 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, A, C, D, E, F, G, J, M, N, Q, and R won't be running normally this weekend.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Brooklyn Croc Bust; NYC Flood Watch; Trump's Subway Shenanigans; Rockaway Whale Necropsy; Penn Station Reopening: PM Digest
Also: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductions, more Brooklyn shelter outrage and NYC ferries will arrive a month early, seeks crew members.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Upper East Side, NY|News|
New York's Priciest Home Sells For $79.5M On Upper East Side
The mansion, previously owned by the Wildenstein family, is on East 64th Street.
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New York City, NY|News|
NYC Ferry Service Looking To Hire Captains, Deckhands And Others
The new ferry service is expected to create 200 jobs for city residents.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Rockaway Ferry Sets Sail May 1
The South Brooklyn ferry route will open on June 1, followed by the Astoria line in August.
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Queens|News|
Whale In The Rockaways Was Struck By Boat, Necropsy Shows
The whale was found on a Rockaway beach this week.
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Queens|News|
Uber, Lyft Riders Must Go To LaGuardia Pick Up Spot Under New Rules
The new parking lot is aimed at improving traffic conditions at the airport.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Central Park, NY|News|
Shakespeare In The Park Announces 2017 Program
One of this year's plays will star a Tony winner, a Pulitzer winner and cast members from Netflix's House of Cards.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Brooklyn Shelter Hearing; Manhattan Real Estate; NYC's New Ferries: PM Digest
Also: Deputy Mayor pulled strings to get son into school, Bloods Gang member convicted and truck hits cyclist in East Village.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Thieves 'Fishing' For Mail Cause NYPD To Warn Against Sending Checks
A large number of mail fishing incidents were reported in Upper Manhattan in the past months.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
