Queens|News|
Queens Night Market Returns Soon But You'll Need Tickets For The Opening Night
Half of the proceeds from tickets will go to three NYC charities.
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|
Jamaica Woman Charged With Killing Aunt With Meat Cleaver
If found guilty, she will serve up to 25 years in prison.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
JFK Cocaine Smuggler Tries To Host Party In His Pants (Again), Airport Officials Say
This is the second time in two weeks that Customs officers at JFK Airport say they've discovered a cocaine party in someone's pants.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Bushwick, NY|News|
Nowadays Beer Garden Raises $50K For Indoor Dance Space, But Still Needs Speakers
The owners of NYC's best beer garden, the same guys who founded Mister Sunday, are hoping the public will fund a new $50,000 sound system.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Duck Versus L Train; 'Snow Alert'; Rising Bridge Tolls; Brooklyn's Tiniest Bar: PM Digest
Also: The Empire State Building caught fire today, Brooklyn's restaurant week is about to start and an infamous chihuahua abuser gets jail.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Man Who Broke Into 31 Ridgewood Homes Still At Large: Police
The man stole a sum of at least $37,000 in valuables and cash, police reports showed.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Long Island City Man Who Threw His Dog Out Window Sentenced To One Year In Jail
Luckily, the dog survived the fall and was adopted by a loving family.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
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
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.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
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.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
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.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
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.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
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.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Raccoon Breaks Into NYC Bank, Waits Out Snowstorm
The masked intruder chilled inside the Forest Hills bank for hours.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Off-Duty EMT Arrested After Assaulting Girlfriend: Police
The man received a 30-day suspension from the FDNY.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
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.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Two Men Struck By Train In Jackson Heights
The crash victims were transferred to Elmhurst Hospital and are listed in critical condition.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
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
