Longtime Bronx crochet artist gives back to her community
Even though Dila Kocaj knows her creations can sell for hundreds, she chooses to give them away simply for the joy of her community.
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Apr 2, 2024, 11:52 AM
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Updated 225 days ago
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8ds agoOver 58 years, Dila Kocaj has become an expert in the art of crocheting.
News 12 sat down with the longtime Bronx resident. Even though she knows her creations can sell for hundreds, she chooses to give them away simply for the joy of her community.
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