Elah Feder, Author at NY City Lens

Here Come the New Neighbors

By Elah Feder on October 28, 2014 Astoria, Astoria Cove, Astoria Houses, gentrification, Halletts Point, luxury development, public housing, waterfront Politics & Policy, Queens

With rich residents set to flood their Astoria neighborhood, public housing residents wonder what’s in store for them.

Does the NYPD Care About Cats?

By Elah Feder on September 27, 2014 animal cruelty, animals, ASPCA, Astoria, cats, NYPD Queens

Nine months ago, the NYPD took charge of animal cruelty law enforcement in this city, a job the ASPCA had handled for over a century. Are New York City’s animals better off?

Late Summer Scene: Working up a Play in Socrates Park

By Elah Feder on August 26, 2014 actors, bullying, kids, Park, play, snitching, Socrates Sculpture Park Late Summer Scenes, Queens

Actors rehearse an anti-bullying play for middle schoolers.