New York City, NY|News|
Spring Arrived 3 Weeks Early This Year In NYC, Officials Say
Here's what an early spring could mean for NYC's people, plants and animals.
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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New York City, NY|News|
Lead Scare At NYC Schools; Bar Fight At The Met; Construction Crane Parkour: PM Digest
Also: Photo evidence of what happens when a semi truck tries to drive under an FDR overpass, and where to find $1 burritos in NYC this week.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Chelsea, NY|News|
Penn Station Bias Graffiti: Brooklyn Man Arrested
The state is taking aggressive action to counteract the rising incidents of hate crimes.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Helen M. Marshall: Trailblazer In Queens, Dies at 87
The former borough president served three terms and took vital steps to preserve Queens' cultural heritage.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Washington Heights-Inwood, NY|News|
Trion Selling Washington Heights and Harlem Portfolio
Sources say the properties could be worth a total of $80 million.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
White House, US|News|
VIDEO: Donald Trump Congress Address Fact-Checked
Trump's address to Congress was hailed as a success by the GOP. But how accurate was it?
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Find A Summer Camp For Your Child In Park Slope This Weekend
March Camp Fairs will be held in various locations around Brooklyn this month.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
Target To Open Smaller Store In Kingswood Center II
The store is one of the five small-format stores Target is planning to open in the greater New York City area.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Brooklyn, NY|News|
Brooklyn Imam Receives Death Threat Letter Signed 'Muslim Slayer'
“I have a dirty little secret," the letter said, according to police. "I fantasize about killing nonwhites."
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
How NYC's Public Housing Residents Can Get Their Taxes Prepped For Free
Residents can take advantage of the free service at 22 prep centers citywide.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Inside Bunny Hoarder's Lair; Freezing Old Ladies; 'Morally Repugnant' Rant: PM Digest
Also: Swastikas appear on the door of an Upper West Side church, and NYU kids want a "sanctuary campus" safe for undocumented immigrants.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
Betsy DeVos Addresses School Presidents, Changes Opinion On Black Colleges
Following reactions to her statement regarding HBCUs, DeVos attempted to make up for her gaffe during her address to school presidents.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Bronx Fire Tears Through 6 Buildings (UPDATES)
At least one person was injured in a four-alarm fire in the Bronx on Wednesday afternoon, fire officials say.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
Pro-Trump Rallies, Counter-Protests Planned Across U.S. Saturday: Full List Of Locations
Donald Trump supporters are organizing rallies in major cities across the nation this Saturday. Some counter-protests are also in the works.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Rat-Poisoned Carrot Cake; Batman Comes To Brooklyn; NYC Preps For Mountains Of Trash: PM Digest
Also: A couple reportedly commits suicide after 60 years of marriage, and the G train has some unsavory service changes in store.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Ditmas Park-Flatbush, NY|News|
Midwood High Back In Session After Bomb Threat (UPDATES)
Police responded to a bomb threat at Brooklyn's Midwood High School late Tuesday morning.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Across America, US|News|
Kansas Racial Shooting: GoFundMe Donations Top $1M
GoFundMe campaigns that started on the day of the shooting gathered national and global support and exceeded their goals within a few days.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
