Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Memorial Day Parade's Grand Marshals Named
The parade will begin at Metropolitan Avenue and Ascan Avenue Sunday.
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.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Body Found In Alley Pond Park Was Teen Member Of MS13, NYPD Says
Julio Vasquez was 16 years old, police said.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Nation's Largest Memorial Day Parade Will March In Queens For 90th Time
The Little Neck-Douglaston parade is the nation's largest, organizers say.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Body Of Decomposed Man Found In Bayside Park, Police Say
The body was found in a heavily wooded part of Alley pond Park, the NYPD said.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Sunset Park, NY|News|
Sunset Park Recreation Center To Get $4M Facelift, Officials Say
Construction is expected to begin by the end of summer 2018.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Drive-In Theater Offers Night Of Nostalgia With Screening Of Grease In Queens
There will also be activities for kids.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Park Slope, NY|News|
Park Slope Is Among Top NYC Neighborhoods For Cyclists, Report Finds
Only Lenox Hill was considered better for bicycling.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Windsor Terrace-Kensington, NY|News|
Airbnb Brooklyn Half: See How The Race Will Affect Travel Saturday
The run will cause several street closures throughout the borough.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill, NY|News|
Eat Like A Medieval Mouse At Carroll Gardens Dinner Based On 'Redwall' Books
It's the latest in the series of literary-themed dinners by the Table Of Contents Supper Club.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Gowanus-Red Hook, NY|News|
Toxic 'Essence' Of Gowanus Canal To Be Captured In Artists' Workshop
The free workshop will show how to sketch the Superfund site.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
ICYMI: 'Boulevard Of Death' Has Claimed No Lives In Two Years, de Blasio Says
The mayor said Vision Zero has had a dramatic effect.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Anthony Bourdain Travels The World In One Borough As 'Parts Unknown' Comes To Queens
The renowned chef meets with local and tries the different cuisines Queens has to offer.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Douglaston Library Among Those In Most Need Of Repair, Report Says
The report listed 10 libraries around NYC that are most in need of repair.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
See Plans For Queens' Version Of The High Line
The QueensWay Park will stretch along a disused railway line.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Queens Music School Teacher Hit With Child Sex Charges
Oliver Sohngen tried to have sex with minors between the ages of eight and 17, investigators say.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Duckling In Distress Saved By Cops Who Pull Up Grate To Pluck It From Queens Sewer
The city's finest plucked the chick to safety after a witness saw it fall.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Central Park, NY|News|
NYC Heat Wave Brings Sunbathers To City Parks (360 Degree Video)
NYC could heat up to nearly 90 degrees by Thursday, forecasters say. Watch the sunbathers swarm to Central Park in our 360-degree video.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
New Bookstore To Open In Kew Gardens
The bookstore is hoping to open before the holiday season.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Brooklyn Bishop Thomas Daily, Known For His Work With Immigrants, Dies Aged 89
He is remembered for his support of immigrants families in Queens and Brooklyn.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Rent A Long Island City Apartment For As Little As $908
A new high-rise near Court Square includes 34 affordable apartments.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
