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.
By Ali Cinar- New York - New York City was shocked by an insult to NYPD officer by Brooklyn Resident. An 11-year-veteran of the NYPD Officer, Aml Elsokary, said she had just dropped off her 16-year-old son in Brooklyn Saturday when a man has begun arguing with her son. When NYPD Officer Elsokary, who was not in uniform, Brooklyn Resident Christopher Nelson allegedly told her, "ISIS, I will cut your throat, go back to your country," before escaping the scene. Elsokary, a 34-year-old Muslim-American, is an 11-year-veteran of the NYPD. She was wearing a hijab at the time of the incident, according to the NYPD report. 
By Ali Cinar- New York - There were 3 bomb attacks in Egypt,Turkey and Yemen at the same day. NYPD Muslim Officers Society made a press releases on these 3 deadly attacks. Egypt has declared 3 days of mourning on Sunday after a bombing at a chapel adjacent to Egypt’s main Christian cathedral killed 25 people and wounded another 49. 12 kilograms of TNT explosives were used in the attack. The majority of those killed were women and children. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack. 
Ali Cinar- New York - Turkish American Community organized two different farewell programs for Erhan Yildirim who was working for NYPD as a Community Coordinator. Erhan Yildirim has started to work with the Department on a range of issues affecting West African and Muslim communities since 2007. Yildirim always defines himself as a Public Relations bridge between Communities and NYPD. He stated: I was trying to redeem the name of the police department to Muslims and the reputation of Islam to police officers. He has given many lectures about the profile of the Ethnic Communities to the Police Officers. 
Ali Cinar- Brooklyn - Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams has spoken during an event to celebrate the Nevruz festival in Brooklyn. Borough President hosted the celebration in the Borough Hall to mark the beginning of Spring for over 300 million people in diverse ethnic and religious communities across the Middle East, Central and Southwest Asia, and Eastern Europe. Borough President said that the Brooklyn "reflects the diversity of culture and traditions", one of which is Nevruz celebration. 
Ali Cinar- Former Borough President and NYC Vice President of Borough Promotion Marty Markowitz went to Turkey for World Tourism Forum to discuss necessary means to enhance international tourism. Marty Markowitz, the head of New York City's Tourism Office has traveled to Turkey to attend the World Tourism Forum, which has gathered world opinion leaders in Istanbul to determine new trends and coordinate meetings with industry agencies.
Ali Cinar- New York- NYC Mayor has made a statement on so called Armenian Genocide on April 24th. The statement came through late afternoon on April 24th while Armenian Diaspora was protesting in front of the Turkish Consulate located on 50th street. 100 Turkish Americans were standing in front of the Turkish Consulate versus 700 Armenian Americans were protesting cross the street. There was big tension during the rally and NYPD officials warned Armenian Groups to follow the rules in order to not provocate the Turkish Groups. 
Ali Cinar, Brooklyn- NY - Police Captain Ken Quick of Brooklyn 66th Precinct And New York Mayor De Blasio's Community Affair Commissioner of Community affairs Charles Fall paid a visit to Fatih Mosque which is part of the United Moslem Association
FORT LEE, NJ (JANUARY 20, 2015) - Z Realty Group announced the firm has successfully arranged the sale of 220 Straight Street in Paterson, New Jersey, a 76-unit apartment complex in Hudson County. Zeynep "Z" Ekemen, Managing Principal at Z Realty Group, noted there was a lot of interest among both U.S. and foreign buyers, since few such distinctive properties come on the market in Northern New Jersey.
NEW YORK (January 22, 2015) – The Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism today announced a new director of the Turkish Culture and Tourism Office in New York will outline the country’s tourism vision at this week’s New York TimesTravel Show. Murat Karakus was appointed Director of the Turkish Culture and Tourism Office, New York, after more than 20 years with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey, including previous roles at the Turkish Tourism Offices in the Netherlands and Washington, D.C.
By Ali Cinar - Under leadership of Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams for his First Interfaith Breakfast was held on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014. There were over 300 Interfaith and Community Leaders at the program and The Rev. Dr. A.R. Bernard was the keynote speaker of the Program. Brooklyn Borough President Eric L. Adams stated that " I am thankful today for you al coming here to my first Interfaith Breakfast Program. This show the strength of Brooklyn.This shows our Unity. Interfaith relations are important. We need to understand each other at the theological and social level to eliminate misconceptions and foster unity." 
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. 
The Nashville-based 25-year-old venture capital firm Heritage Group has made a strategic investment in Sharecare, an online platform that combines clinically-proven assessments, tools, and content to provide customized health management to consumers. Sharecare was founded by Jeff Arnold and Dr. Mehmet Oz. This round of funding brings Sharecare's total funding to $91 million.
