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Englewood Jewelry Shop Owner Goes Missing After Allegedly Collecting $7 Million in Goods

Yusuf Simsekyilmaz, who owns Diamond of Sofia in the town of Englewood, New Jersey, has allegedly disappeared along with jewelry, watches, and valuable accessories worth an estimated $6-7 million. The shop, which opened in March 2024, was reportedly closed by Simsekyilmaz on Saturday, September 28, after he collected jewelry from the market, promising an extensive sale. He vanished after closing the shop that day, along with his girlfriend.

October 3, 2024
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Barbaros Karaahmet of Herrick Feinstein Announced as Office Managing Partner of the Year Finalist by Law.com

America's leading media platform in the field of law, law.com, announced the finalists of the Office Managing Partner of the Year award among law firms in America. Barbaros Karaahmet, the managing partner of Herrick Feinstein, one of the well-known law firms in New York, was also included in the list where 10 firms made it to the finals. The evaluation, where the winners will be announced on September 5, includes partners from leading law firms in America such as Sidley Austin, Manning Kass, Tully Rinckey, Holland & Knight, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, along with Herrick Feinstein.

August 29, 2024
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New York Life and Beyond Magazine Latest Issue Has Been Released

"New York Life and Beyond" magazine's latest issue focuses on Mediterranean cuisine and features prominent Turkish and Greek restaurant owners in New York and New Jersey. The magazine also includes news and research on owners of restaurants in two states and lists nearly 300 dining places. The magazine also devoted space to the earthquake that occurred in Turkey on February 6 and relief efforts conducted in the United States.

August 1, 2023
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Youngest Professional Basketball Player in Turkiye, Yağız Yıldız, Joins Worcester Academy

Worcester, MA – In a significant development for both basketball enthusiasts and educational institutions, Yagiz Yildiz, the youngest professional basketball player in Turkey, has joined Worcester Academy for his 11th and 12th-grade studies. Yildiz's presence at Worcester Academy is expected to elevate the school’s prestigious academic and athletic programs, inspire fellow students and athletes, and provide Yildiz with unparalleled opportunities for academic and athletic growth. His journey from Istanbul to the USA marks a significant milestone in his burgeoning career.

June 28, 2024
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ColdX: Leading the Way in Cold and Frozen Storage Solutions

Cold storage plays a pivotal role in preserving the quality and safety of perishable goods, ranging from food to pharmaceuticals. In this dynamic industry, one company stands out for its comprehensive solutions and commitment to excellence: ColdX. Founded by Eyup Ulu, also the owner of one of New Jersey's largest truck fleets, PortX, ColdX has recently completed construction of its state-of-the-art facility in Wayne, NJ, setting new standards in cold storage services. ColdX offers a wide range of specialized storage solutions tailored to various industries. From frozen foods to pharmaceuticals, the company ensures precise temperature control to maintain optimal conditions throughout the storage period. With its advanced refrigeration systems and climate-controlled environments, ColdX guarantees the integrity of stored products.

April 30, 2024
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The Young Star of the Gastronomy World Is The New Owner of Samdan

Meet Emre Yeşil, a dynamic and innovative young chef whose gastronomic journey began at the Incirlik Air Base in Adana, Turkey, and now continues in Cresskill, New Jersey. At 28, Emre Yeşil is a visionary chef who continues his profession with passion. With approximately 14 years of culinary experience, he has participated in renowned food festivals in Turkey, won numerous awards, and trained as a chef at the Istanbul restaurant of the Master Chef of Turkey, Mehmet Yalçınkaya. In 2018, he embarked on a new culinary journey in the United States, working in prestigious restaurants in New York and New Jersey. Emre's biggest dream was to one day open his own restaurant with a unique concept and create cooking videos. He fulfilled this dream by taking over the Samdan Restaurant. Acquiring Samdan, one of the oldest Turkish restaurants in New Jersey, from Yusuf Şimşekyılmaz, Chef Yeşil reached a new customer base and impressed them with various delicious flavors.

April 24, 2024
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Turkish Philanthropy Funds Hosts 2024 Innovation and Social Impact Summit

(New York, April 2nd, 2024) – Turkish Philanthropy Funds, the leading U.S. community foundation for high-impact social investments dedicated to Turkish and Turkish-American communities, today announced it will convene the 2024 Innovation and Social Impact Summit on Tuesday, April 23rd at the Times Center in New York City. The Summit will gather a diverse group of proven entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders to discuss leading practices in market-based solutions that drive societal impact. Panels will delve into a range of current topics impacting investor sentiment and entrepreneurship potential including AI’s impact on driving social good; disaster resilience through innovation; and the role of corporations in social impact.

April 2, 2024
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From Dream to Reality, from Muş to Illinois: Zellano Home, the Largest Furniture Store Under One Roof in the USA!

The largest furniture store under one roof in America has been operated by the Serbest Family, which has been active in the furniture sector in Turkey since 1990. Located within the Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, Illinois, covering an area of 220,000 square feet, the showroom offers furniture products targeting every income group. The store, previously utilized by Sears, transitioned to Zellano Home Furniture in May 2018. Zellano Home guarantees delivery to every state in the USA within 3 days and also operates a second store spanning 13,000 square feet in Dallas. Establishing operations as Zelal Furniture in 1990 in İnegöl, the heart of Turkey's furniture production, the Serbest Family decided to venture into America with their own store in 2018. Emrah Serbest, who previously engaged in furniture sales in Iraq for 8 years, capitalized on family connections in Chicago to inaugurate the first store in the state of Illinois.

April 23, 2024
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300 migrants to be housed at shuttered Catholic church on Northwest Side in Chicago

By Cindy Hernandez - Chicago Sun Times - A shuttered church in Portage Park will serve as a new migrant family shelter, the city announced Friday. The Archdiocese of Chicago will lease St. Bartholomew Catholic Church at no cost — months after church officials offered to house new arrivals rent-free at the church. In turn, the city will sub-lease the building to the Zakat Foundation, which provides emergency relief and aid, to care for 300 new arrivals starting later this month, Johnson's office said. An agreement was made and the shelter was to open in January, but the deal never went through.

April 8, 2024
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"Lean Startup, To Lean Company, To Rich Exit" by Dr. Kenan Sahin is released with Forbes Books

NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lean Startup, To Lean Company, To Rich Exit: How To Apply Kenan Systems' $1,000 In, $1.5 Billion Out Principles To Today's Startups by Kenan E. Sahin, PhD is now available. The book is published with Forbes Books, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes, and is available today on Amazon. Lean Startup, To Lean Company, To Rich Exit tells the story of Dr. Kenan Sahin's extraordinary entrepreneurial journey.

March 27, 2024
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LOSEV USA Ramadan Campaign Let the Children Heal First with Your Ramadan Donations

LOSEV, with the belief that "Feeding a needy family, healing a sick child, and making a tearful mother smile are among the most beautiful acts of worship," will once again bring blessings to thousands of families' tables this year. Being Turkey's most trusted foundation for 25 years, LOSEV - the Foundation for Children with Leukemia- is distributing aid packages consisting of dry food, meat and meat products, and hygiene items that a family may need, to leukemia and cancer patients from the first day of Ramadan onwards.

March 21, 2024
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Tomris Azeri, President of ASA and Elshad Aliyev, Deputy chairman of the Azerbaijan Republic State Committee on work with Diaspora.

Azerbaijan Society of America Honors Centennial Anniversary of the Great Azerbaijani Politician the National Leader of Azerbaijan President Heydar Aliyev

NYC- A memorable event was held in New York City's prestigious Yale Club to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of a great leader, Heydar Aliyev. He was known as the architect of modern-day independent Azerbaijan. The event was attended by H.E. Ambassador Yashar Aliyev, the Permanent Representative of Azerbaijan to the United Nations, H.E. Aslı Güven, Deputy Permanent Representative of Türkiye to the United Nations, Mr. Vugar Gurbanov, Counselor at the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in DC, Honorable Reyhan Özgür, New York Consul General of Turkish Republic, Honorable Mehmet Dana, the Representative of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (KKTC) in New York, Honorable Raushan Yesbulatova, the Permanent Representative of Kazakhstan to the UN, Mr. David Dangoor, President of the American Sephardi Federation, and members of the Azerbaijani-Americans and Elshad Aliyev, Deputy chairman of the Azerbaijan Republic State Committee on work with Diaspora.

November 10, 2023
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United in Donations: BTF's Earthquake Relief Fund Exceeds $10 Million

Over 50 thousand people, with the majority from the United States, have contributed to Bridge to Turkey Funds's 2023 earthquake relief efforts, showcasing global support and unity. The earthquake relief fund raised over $10,000,000, with 40% of the funds utilized so far, supporting immediate needs and ongoing rebuilding programs. BTF differs from other nonprofits as it sends 100% of the donations directly to those in need without any fees, relying on volunteers to work on projects until completion. Neslihan Önder Spada, BTF New York / New Jersey Circle Leader and Philanthropist at Bridge to Türkiye Fund told their effort.

August 19, 2023
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Rising Turkish Entrepreneurs in the American Restaurant Business

By Cemil Ozyurt - The number of food and beverage establishments owned by Turks or offering Turkish cuisine in the states of New York and New Jersey has reached 300. A comprehensive list of Turkish-owned or foreign-owned but Turkish cuisine-serving dining establishments was compiled in a study conducted by TURKOFAMERICA magazine. In New York and New Jersey, there are nearly 300 establishments operating in categories such as fine dining, authentic Turkish cuisine, steakhouse, seafood restaurant, fast food, cafe, lounge, bistro, diner, bakery, pizza & pide salon, hookah lounge, food trucks, and catering. While the number of businesses owned by Turkish entrepreneurs in America was around 50 in 2009, there has been a noticeable increase in the last 10 years. Since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020 until now, nearly 100 businesses have been established.

August 14, 2023
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