Queens|News|
Socrates Sculpture Park Announces Lineup For Outdoor Movie Festival
Eight movies from around the world will be featured in this year's outdoor cinema series.
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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GoFundMe Campaign Raises $30K For Family Of 13-Year-Old Killed By R Train
Dina Kadribasic was hit by a train while trying to recover her phone from the subway tracks.
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New York City, NY|News|
Uber App Would Add Tipping Option Under Changes Considered By City
Uber drivers claim it's hard to make a living after the company cut fares and most passengers don't tip.
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Queens|News|
Queens Man Killed After Getting Hit By Truck, Police Says
The man was transported to Jamaica Hospital, where he died.
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New York City, NY|News|
Trump Tower Atrium Chaos; 4/20 Pot Feast; 7 Train Surfer Vid; God-Hating Church Burglar: PM Digest
Plus: Judge found dead in Hudson may have killed herself; Charging Bull sculptor wants Fearless Girl gone; and huge Queens fire was "arson."
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Queens|News|
Glendale Chef Offers Cannabis-Infused Dinner For 4/20 Celebration
The meals will only be infused with CBD — so, don't expect to get high.
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Queens|News|
Astoria Shore Fest Spring Kick-Off To Be Held April 22
A preview for Astoria Park Alliance's Shore Fest is organized to celebrate the arrival of spring this year.
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Queens|News|
'I'm Mad At God,' Says Burglar Who Targeted Queens Houses Of Worship: Police
The man who allegedly broke into four houses of worship in Queens was also wanted in Orange County, Florida.
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Queens Democratic Party Nepotism Allegations
Members of the Crowley family were banned from receiving assignments from the Queens judicial district in 2011.
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Queens|News|
Elmhurst Fire: Yonkers Contractor Charged With Arson, Police Say
The fire was sparked by an open flame near combustibles.
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Queens|News|
Jackson Heights 7 Train Station Paintwork Has Excessive Lead, Union Says
The paint chips had a lead content of 50 times the amount required for lead abatement.
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Queens|News|
Subway Surfer Spotted On 7 Train: WATCH
The daredevils uploaded videos of their latest adventure on Instagram.
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Gantry Plaza State Park To Open An Hour Earlier
LIC Parents Group had been pushing for an earlier opening time.
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Bayside-Douglaston, NY|News|
Rent Governor Cuomo's Former Queens Home
The mansion had sold for $2.4 million last year but is available now for a short-term rental.
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Queens|News|
College Free Tuition: Hillary Clinton Joins Gov. Cuomo For Signing Ceremony
The bill will provide free college education to students whose families earn less than $125,000 a year.
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Queens|News|
Queens Opera Theater Launches This Weekend
Queens was the only borough in the city without an opera company.
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Queens|News|
Elmhurst Fire: 11 Firefighters Sustained Minor Injuries, FDNY Says
The fire department was aided by a drone for the second time.
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Queens|News|
Museum Of The Moving Image Is Asking For $40K To Finish Muppets Exhibit
The new exhibit will include 40 original and 175 historic puppets.
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Queens|News|
College Point Junior High School To Replace Catholic School
The College Point community has been pushing for a new high school since 2013.
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Queens|News|
5Pointz Graffiti Lawsuit; 'Governor' Donald Trump Jr?; Cuomo Signs 'Raise The Age': PM Digest
Also: Brooklyn avocado bar runs out of avocados and a Brooklyn community board manager used his girlfriend's Uber account to harass her.
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