Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Key Food Plan Would Replace It With 11-Story Building
The building will have retail space on the ground floor.
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|
DWI Check Points To Be Set Up Around NYC For July 4 Weekend, Police Say
The holiday weekend is notoriously bad for people driving drunk.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
VIDEO: De Blasio Confronted By Rikers Protester During Gym Workout
"We'll talk outside – not here," de Blasio responded.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Windsor Terrace-Kensington, NY|News|
Toxic Algae Blooms That Can Harm Dogs Found In Prospect Park Lake
Officials are warning against contact with the water.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Winning Take 5 Lottery Ticket Sold In Bayside
The ticket was sold on June 25.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Mosquito Spraying Will Target Bayside Park
The Health Department is spraying to control the potentially disease-carrying insects.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Chance The Rapper To Play At Forest Hills Stadium
Tickets go on sale 5 p.m. Monday.
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Queens|News|
Collapse At Long Island City Construction Site Injures 6, Officials Say
The eighth floor collapsed after cement was poured, officials said.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Spectrum Customers In Forest Hills Lose TV, Internet And Phone Service
The problem was due to a damaged cable, a spokesman for the company said.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Bayside's Payless Shoes Store To Close Next Month
The store is currently offering a 40 percent discount on all items.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Alley Pond Summer Camps Teach Kids About Nature
There are three programs for kids from kindergarten to middle school.
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Queens|News|
Ground Zero Worker Can Fight Deportation After Winning Pardon For Drug Crime
Carlos Cardona has been held since February.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Bayside Park Gets New $1.6M Soccer Fields
The soccer fields opened to the public Tuesday.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Sketch Forest Hills' Landscapes At Art Event Thursday
Urban Sketchers organizes drawing sessions around the city.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Toxic Gowanus' Putrid Stench Will Mix With Blue Skies In Idealistic Artist's Project
An artist's vision of the filthy canal is really optimistic.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
MTA Proposes Forest Hills Bus Route Change
Community Board 6 has yet to review the proposed plans.
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Prospect Heights-Crown Heights, NY|News|
Controversial Bedford Union Armory Project Unanimously Rejected By Community Board
The vote was a unanimous "No."
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Bayside Tennis Tournament Brings Local Talent To The Court
Most players are college students or graduate who compete nationally.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Author Pens Book About Growing Up
The book was released on Sunday.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
'Silent Disco' Party To Be Held At Forest Hills Park
The party will feature music from the '70s, '80s, '90s and 2000s.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
