Queens|News|
Queens Buildings Collapse During Storm
Luckily, police say no one was inside the Far Rockaway buildings when they collapsed.
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!
Posting Activity
Queens|News|
Uptick In Queens Van Thefts Causes Crime Rate To Rise: Police
A similar trend was seen some years ago, when vans were stolen and used as dollar vans.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Enroll In 'Rent Freeze' In Corona Tonight
Those eligible may be paying the same rent in 20 years.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Queens World Film Festival Begins Tomorrow At The Museum Of The Moving Image
More than 100 movies will be shown as part of the festival.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Queens Man Arrested After Shooting Wife: Police
The victim was transferred to a hospital and is in stable condition.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Bushwick, NY|News|
Nowadays, Outdoor Beer Garden, Wants Your Help To Build New Indoor Bar
"Nowadays will be the home of the long-standing Mister Saturday Night and Mister Sunday dance parties," said one of the founders.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Queens Islamic Center Robbed; Police Searching For Culprit: VIDEO
The thief stole $1,500 from a donation box and an office desk drawer. Do you recognize the suspect in the surveillance video below?
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Deadly Cheese; Secret Russian Autopsy; NYC Gender-Switching Spree: PM Digest
Also: Some guy was busted at JFK for hosting a party in his pants, and 2017's first case of baby herpes was recorded in Orthodox Brooklyn.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Queens First-Grader Diagnosed With Leukemia: GoFundMe Campaign Created
Donations have already topped $23,000.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Queens Boulevard Car Crash: Skateboarder In Critical Condition
The boulevard was nicknamed "The Boulevard of Death" due to the high number of pedestrian deaths.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Queens Robberies: NYPD Searches For Suspect In Forest Hills, Rego Park Armed Incidents
The individual is described as a 6-foot-tall, medium-build, black male.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Hundreds Have Gender Changed On NYC Birth Certificates
The numbers increased after the Health Department made the application process simpler.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
Demand For IUDs On The Rise After Presidential Election: Study
Worried about the new GOP health care bill, more women are choosing to get IUDs.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
Video Games Have No Long-Term Effect On Aggression Or Empathy Levels: Study
Previous studies had shown violent video games can decrease empathy and increase aggression in the short term.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
More Snow For NYC; Historic Gun Bust; DNA Buys Gothamist; Wall Street's Fierce New Statue: PM Digest
Plus: At least 13 women have been arrested at "Day Without A Woman" protests in NYC — and more demonstrations are planned into the evening.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
New Program Matches NYC Residents With Undocumented Immigrant Families
Around 30 Staten Island residents have already offered to open their homes to immigrant children, should their parents be detained.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
This Is Your Pet On Marijuana
Cannabis dog chews: new treatment for furry friends.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Bar Fighter Eats Finger; 'Unprecedented' Threats Against Jews; $300K Brooklyn Parking Spot: PM Digest
Also: East Harlem cop killer convicted, Ed Sheeran visits the NYPD, devastating NYCHA budget cuts and New York's most frustrating giraffe.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Williamsburg-Greenpoint, NY|News|
Greenpoint Car Crash Kills 71-Year-Old Queens Man: Police
The man died after being transported to Woodhull Hospital. No arrests were made.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
US Ranked Seventh-Best Country: US News & World Report Survey
This year's ranking showed a three-spot drop from 2016.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff