Queens|News|
Queens Pastor Sexually Abused Six-Year-Old, DA Says
The pastor was sentenced to seven years in prison.
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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Queens|News|
Help Raise Money For The Family Of Fallen Firefighter
The family needs help paying their mortgage.
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Queens|News|
Roosevelt Island Bridge To Get $3M For Bike-Only Ramp
Governor Cuomo announced $122M funding for a total of 81 project statewide.
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Queens|News|
Queens Homeless Student Population Increased 50 Percent Since 2011
One out of eight students in NYC has experienced homelessness in the past five school years.
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Queens|News|
First Segment Of Kosciuszko Bridge To Open Thursday
The opening will be accompanied by light shows at the new bridge and the Empire State Building.
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Queens|News|
Queens Beer Week Kicks Off May 6
Benefits from the opening event will be donated to the Friends of Firefighters and the Hunters Point Park Conservancy.
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Queens|News|
Queens Real Estate: Here Are The Most Expensive Neighborhoods
The list of 50 NYC neighborhoods with highest real estate prices included eight from Queens.
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Queens|News|
Subway Commute Almost Back To Normal After Chaos; Poisoned Rat Kills Hawk : PM Digest
Plus: Park Slope to get more homeless shelters; 'Nazi Art' at the Met; and judge's family rejects suicide as cause of death.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Day Without Bread: Four Arrested At Tom Cat Bakery Rally
Tom Cat employees held a rally outside the bakery Friday.
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Queens|News|
Firefighter Dies In Queens; 'Day Without Bread'; Wifi, Charging Ports On Buses: PM Digest
Plus: Brooklyn Borough President supports Crown Heights homeless shelter and Chelsea's new bike lanes.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
Ridgewood Fire: Firefighter Dies in Blaze, Officials Say
The fire on the Ridgewood and Bushwick border broke out around 2.20 p.m., according to the FDNY.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Queens|News|
7 Train Marks 100 Years Of Taking People To Queens
The line started carrying commuters on April 21, 1917.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Bayside Walk Will Support New York's Critically Ill Children
The 12th Annual Walk for St. Mary’s Kids & Family Fun Day will take place April 23.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
Forest Hills, NY|News|
Forest Hills Library To Close For Roof Repairs
The library will remain closed for four to six weeks, a spokeswoman said.
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Queens|News|
Suspect Admits Killing Queens Jogger 'To Let My Emotions Out,' Report Says
Karina Vetrano was found dead near a jogging trail in Spring Creek Park in August 2016.
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New York City, NY|News|
Protesters Demand Bill O'Reilly Be Fired; Last-Minute Tax Filing; Rents Near Subway; Sikh Cabbie Assaulted: PM Digest
Plus: Paul Manafort's new neighbors; former UN employee robbed four banks during lunch; and investigation into West Chelsea high-rise plans.
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Queens|News|
Former UN Employee Robbed Four Banks During Lunch Breaks, Police Say
The Nigerian native was arrested at the Foreign Press Center, police said.
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Queens|News|
Filing Taxes At The Last Minute: Here's How To Do It In NYC
It's possible to file your taxes up until midnight Tuesday.
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Queens|Neighbor News|
Stretch Of Astoria Boulevard Gets Safety Makeover
The section of the street, renovated as part of Vision Zero, had been the third most dangerous in Queens for accidents.
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New York City, NY|News|
Nuclear Armageddon Survival Guide; 'Disco Bodega' Busted; Tipping Uber Drivers: PM Digest
Plus: Cleveland Facebook murder suspect may be in New York and cyclists condemn 'mixing zone' intersection designs.
Ali Kucukgocmen, Patch Staff
