Turkish Cultural Center Long Island

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Turkish Cultural Center Long Island

Turkish Cultural Center is an institution committed to community involvement and to being a forum of international cultural exchange.

Vision
We aspire to make a significant contribution to society by sharing facets of Turkish culture with the community at large. Turkish Cultural Center is committed to creating a culture that promotes mutual respect, acceptance, cooperation and productivity among people who are diverse.

03/14/2026

🌙🤝 Interfaith Reflection & Iftar Dinner

We were honored to host a meaningful evening at the Turkish Cultural Center Long Island, bringing together Jewish, Christian, and Muslim community members to reflect on hope in challenging times.

With inspiring talks by Rabbi Debra Bennet, Rev. Christian Cederstrom, and Dr. Zuleyha Fikret, we shared perspectives from the Abrahamic traditions and concluded the evening by breaking the Ramadan fast together.

Thank you to Mount Sinai Congregational Church, Mount Sinai Temple Beth-Al, Smithtown St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Abraham’s Table of Long Island, and all guests who joined us for this special night of dialogue, understanding, and community. 🌙✨

03/09/2026

🌙 Traditional Annual Interfaith Iftar Dinner – Long Island

The Turkish Cultural Center Long Island proudly hosted our Traditional Annual Interfaith Iftar Dinner, bringing together community leaders, public officials, and neighbors from diverse backgrounds to share the spirit of Ramadan. 🤝

We were honored by the presence of distinguished guests including Jason Richberg – Legislator (D), Suffolk County Legislature, 15th District; Kevin T. Catalina – Commissioner, Suffolk County Police Department; Thomas Galati – Deputy Commissioner, Suffolk County Police Department; William Doherty – Suffolk County Police Department Chief; Drew Biondo – Assistant Deputy Police Commissioner; Inspector David Doherty – 5th Precinct, Suffolk County Police Department; members of the Suffolk County Police Department and SCPD detectives; Yasmin Gallant – SCPDHQ; Sandra Alfano – Executive Director, Office of Multicultural Affairs and Community Engagement; Helen T. Chin – Vice Chairperson, Long Island Chinese Center; and Mohinder Singh Taneja – President, American Diversity Forum, and many other community leaders and friends.

During the evening, we shared the values of Ramadan and the importance of dialogue, community engagement, and mutual understanding. Together, we experienced the unifying spirit of breaking our fast in an atmosphere of friendship, respect, and solidarity. 🌙

We sincerely thank all our guests and community members who joined us and contributed to this meaningful gathering. 🙏

03/05/2026

📍 New York State Legislative Iftar – Albany Hilton

The Turkish Cultural Center proudly hosted this year’s New York State Legislative Iftar at the Albany Hilton Hotel with strong participation.

Many distinguished members of the State Legislature and community leaders joined us for this meaningful evening. During the program, we shared updates about our educational, youth, community service, and cultural initiatives. Together, we experienced the unifying spirit of Ramadan by breaking our fast in an atmosphere of solidarity, respect, and mutual understanding.

We sincerely thank all the legislators who honored us with their presence and contributed to this special gathering.

12/19/2025

We are honored to share that Mr. Sadri Altınok, President of the Turkish Cultural Center, has been named to America’s Muslim Network’s “Top 65 Most Influential Muslims in New York State” list.

This recognition highlights impact, service, leadership, and community engagement.
Congratulations to Mr. Altınok—this achievement is a source of pride and inspiration for our entire TCC community and volunteers.

https://americasmuslimnetwork.com/top-65/
👏 Congratulations!

https://americasmuslimnetwork.com/top-65/

12/15/2025

Last night, we had a wonderful turnout at our fundraising dinner organized together with the volunteers of Turkish Cultural Center Long Island and the Islamic Center of Melville. The atmosphere was warm, uplifting, and filled with community spirit.

At the end of the program, the proceeds from the auction and the dinner contributions were delivered to the ICM Board as a donation to support the needs of the Melville Mosque.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all volunteers, supporters, and guests who contributed to this meaningful evening.
A special thank-you goes to the leadership of the Islamic Center of Melville for their warm hospitality and for bringing such a beautiful institution to the Long Island community.

It was truly an unforgettable night that reflected unity, generosity, and the strength of our community.

🤝 Together, we continue to build a stronger and more connected community.

12/05/2025

To support the construction and furnishing of the ICM Mosque, we warmly invite all our friends to join us on Saturday, December 13th at 7:00 PM for a special evening organized by the volunteers of the Turkish Cultural Center.

Delicious dishes from Turkish cuisine will be served throughout the night.

We look forward to spending a wonderful evening together in unity and support.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving

11/22/2025

We came together with our friends for an early Thanksgiving dinner. Alongside the delicious dishes and desserts of Turkish cuisine, the surprise performances and heartfelt speeches made it an unforgettable evening.

We presented an award to Officer Jeremiah Crossan from the 5th Precinct for his outstanding service and achievements.

The beautiful performances by Wendi Weng, showcasing dance motifs from different cultures with her unique artistry, added a special touch to the night.

As the Turkish Cultural Center, we extend our sincere thanks to all participants.
Happy Thanksgiving!

06/01/2025

🎨 We had an amazing turnout at our Ebru (Turkish marbling art) demonstration at the Patchogue-Medford Library!

With the guidance of our professional instructors, participants learned about the history of Ebru, observed beautiful samples, and even got hands-on experience creating their own marbling artwork. The event concluded with a delicious offering of traditional Turkish pastries and desserts.

We sincerely thank the Patchogue-Medford Library and its staff for providing us this wonderful opportunity to connect with the community.

05/27/2025

🍽️ We had a fantastic turnout at the Cooking Class organized at the Turkish Cultural Center with the participation of Women’s Connect volunteers!

Guests had the unique opportunity to prepare and bake delicious Turkish desserts with the guidance of our instructors. The event concluded with everyone coming together to enjoy the dishes they made—sharing not just food, but a beautiful cultural experience.

Thank you to all the volunteers who joined us! 💐

05/16/2025

We had the pleasure of meeting with NY State Assemblyman and Committee Chairman Mr. Steve Stern at Elwood Library.
A meaningful conversation was held to discuss the challenges faced by Muslim communities living on Long Island and explore potential solutions.
🤝 Thank you, Mr. Steve Stern, for your support and solidarity with our community.

Address

701 Koehler Avenue
Ronkonkoma, NY
11779

Telephone

+16319404046

Website

http://www.turkishculturalcenter.org/

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