Ali Cinar - July 4, 2014 - There were 100 guest from different Moslem Groups  including Leaders from Turkish Community. Representatives from  Federation of Turkish American Associations, Fatih Mosque, Eyup Sultan Mosque and Cultural Association and Azerbaijan America Society have met the Mayor Blasio at his new house during Ramadan Iftar Dinner. Ali Baba Turkish Restaurant was the food sponsor for the event and Mayor Bilasio has thanked the owner of the Restaurant Ali Riza Dogan specially.

Turk of America Magazine has selected the 50 Most Influentials Turkish Americans first time ever. The list is distinctive in that it identifies Turkish Americans who are innovative, courageous, and successful in their fields. The list highlights Turkish American entrepreneurs, corporate executives, social entrepreneurs, political and civil leaders.

Özgür Aksoy, a Founding Partner of Alfa Investment, an Istanbul based corporate finance and investment advisory boutique, has been named as a winner of the 40 Under 40 M&A Advisor Recognition Awards. The 40 Under 40 M&A Adviser Recognition Awards celebrate the global emerging leaders of M&A and investment professionals.  Aksoy is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) with over ten years of professional experience. Before co-founding Alfa Investment, Mr. Aksoy worked for Ernst Young LLP Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) practice in Boston and San Francisco, where he was involved in many merger and acquisition transactions in a broad range of industries, including food and retailing, internet, energy and utilities, packaging, paper and financial institutions. Mr. Aksoy has significant expertise in Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Finance, Distressed Debt, Contract Negotiations, Investment Advisory.