Author: Jessica Meditz

Queens honors life, legacy of Tyre Nichols

Views: 381“Enough is enough,” attendees say at candlelight vigil By Jessica Meditz jmeditz@queensledger.com On a chilly Monday evening, Queens leaders and community residents gathered at Borough Hall in Kew Gardens to honor the life and legacy...

Pol introduces bill to ban e-bikes, e-scooters

Views: 343Cites lithium-ion battery fires, traffic violations By Jessica Meditz jmeditz@queensledger.com While members of the City Council examine ways to regulate e-vehicles and make their lithium-ion batteries safer for New Yorkers, one councilman in particular looks...

Subway crime down, officials say

Views: 298By Matthew Fischetti Major subway crime has dropped by 16 percent since last October, city and state officials announced last week. At a press conference in Manhattan, Governor Hochul and Adams announced that the crime...

Councilwoman, cops burn illegal weed shops

Views: 280By Jessica Meditz jmeditz@queensledger.com Two smoke shops in Whitestone were busted for selling to underaged children, marijuana products while unlicensed, along with illegal substances, the local councilwoman reported on social media. Vickie Paladino, a Republican...

Spotlight on music & media agent Ken Franklin

Views: 272Son of living landmark Bea Franklin shares unique business By Michael Perlman mperlman@queensledger.com In last week’s column, a dynamic 98-years-young former Forest Hills resident Bea Franklin shared a treasure trove of local memories and an...

Ask the Real Estate Expert (2/2)

Ask the Real Estate Expert (2/2)

Views: 413By Jacques Ambron, Broker, Brown Harris Stevens Real Estate Q.  How many places should I look at before buying a home? A. This is a question that many buyers have. Every buyer has a different...

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