Phillip Kalantzis Cope Good morning, East Village. There’s a new preservationist on the block. The Greenwich Village Society for Historical Preservation announced the appointment of Andito Lloyd as East Village and special projects director. With battles over 35 Cooper Square ongoing, Ms. Lloyd will have plenty to sink her teeth into in her new role. […]

The photography of Phillip Kalantzis Cope.

It probably came as little surprise to East Villagers that the neighborhood is home to two of the city’s most perilous intersections, including Third Avenue and East 14th Street tied for the fifth most dangerous intersection in Manhattan. The Local visits the intersection to speak with those who live and work there.

James Traub visits Giano. “Since there are approximately as many Italian restaurants in New York as there are New Yorkers,” Mr. Traub writes, “it takes a serious effort to stand out.” Giano’s effort? A caprese sandwich with a basil-flavored soft bun wrapped around a slice of tomato and buffala mozzarella ice cream.

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The developer of 35 Cooper Square has been cited by the Department of Buildings for the condition of the historic structure’s roof. In all, city officials said, there are four open violations concerning work at the site.

The Local takes a look at how some East Villagers use denim to make a fashion statement.

The Local’s resident historian Tim Milk scores an exclusive interview with a real rat czar.

The Local expresses its gratitude to the students, photographers and East Village residents who have shared their talents with the site.

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The photography of Tim Schreier.

Would-be messages from the East Village, in 140 characters or less.

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The photography of C. Ceres Merry.

Alexander Vorlicky, 14, who had been reported missing from his East 10th Street home, has been found according to reports. The teen is said to be unharmed, but no further information on the circumstances surrounding his disappearance has been made available. — The Local

Residents at Lower East Side II, a public housing project, complain of poorly maintained facilities and a pervasive smell of sewage. Money from the federal stimulus was directed to the project for roof repairs but did not solve the problems, according to residents and housing activists.

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The developer of 35 Cooper Square met with preservationists this afternoon and listened to arguments for maintaining the historic site.