Queens|News|
Inequality Grows In Queens Even As Unemployment Drops, Comptroller Says
The amount of people making under $25,000 is rising, a report said.
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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Competition At Flushing Restaurant Offers Prize Of 1,000 Dumplings
There's a catch – they have to be eaten within two hours.
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Queens Beer Garden Nowadays To Open Indoor Space For Year-Round Party
The indoor space is slated to open this summer.
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Queens LGBT Pride Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Joining the event will be the singer Lisa Lisa.
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New York City, NY|News|
WATCH: A New Animated Marvel TV Show Is In The Works
Deadpool is the latest TV adaptation.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
New Program To Transport Queens Seniors To Doctor Appointments And Stores A Success, Councilman Says
The service carries seniors to the doctor, the supermarket and other local facilities.
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Fire In Long Island City Sends Plumes Of Smoke Into Air
No injuries were reported, the FDNY said.
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Astoria N Train Will Shut Down Over 8 Weekends This Summer, MTA Says
N train service will stop through Astoria while repairs are carried out.
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Forest Hills, NY|News|
Outdoor Library Planned For Forest Hills Park
Books will be placed around McDonald Park under the plan.
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Queens|News|
Meadows Festival Headliners Include Jay Z, Gorillaz And Red Hot Chili Peppers, Organizers Say
The festival will also be broadcast live via the music-streaming app Tidal.
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Queens|News|
Manhattan Firm To Be Paid $14.6M To Design LaGuardia AirTrain, Gov. Says
Some are doubtful that the AirTrain will decrease travel time to the airport.
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Central Park, NY|News|
Body Found In Central Park Reservoir, Police Say
The body had not been identified by Tuesday afternoon.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Lightsaber Skills To Be Taught To Star Wars Fans At Bayside Festival
The training will raise cash for St. Mary's Children's Hospital.
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Queens|News|
Queensbridge Park To Get $3.5M Facelift
The makeover will bring a new fieldhouse, restrooms and a plaza, the city said.
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Queens|News|
ICYMI: Rare Andean Bear Cub Is Roaming Queens Zoo
The cub was born in November and is finally ready to take on the real world.
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New York City, NY|News|
Watch Live: NYC Anti-Trump Protesters Come Out For President's First Trip Home
Live from the growing anti-Trump demonstration on the Hudson River waterfront.
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Queens|News|
'Dog Whisperer' To Share Training Secrets In Queens
Joining him on stage will be two of his four-legged buddies.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
New Members Of Bayside and Douglaston Community Board Named
The board is also looking for a new district manager.
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New York City, NY|News|
Bed-Stuy Hostage Crisis; See The 'Racist' ID That Got Doc Banned: PM Digest
Plus: Part of a crumbling Park Slope building crashes through a pizza shop's awning and a massive sinkhole swallows an LES street.
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Queens|News|
Man Hit And Killed By E Train at Sutphin Blvd., FDNY Says
The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
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