A sampling of reader reactions to recent posts that have appeared on The Local.

Just over a century ago, C.P. Cavafy, an enduringly popular Greek poet who lived in Alexandria, Egypt, wrote a 16-line poem called “The City” which immortalizes a peculiarly urban dilemma whose outlines disenchanted New Yorkers will readily recognize. Those who have just moved here should read the poem, memorize it, print it out, and stick it on the fridge door.

A roundup of news articles and blogposts related to the East Village.

A roundup of news articles and blogposts related to the East Village.

The photography of Michael Sean Edwards.

Brendan Bernhard previews Saturday’s UEFA Champion’s League Final between Barcelona and Manchester United, a match-up that will further stoke the already intense rivalries among the East Village’s sizeable community of European soccer fans.

As summer approaches, The Local’s fashion patrol takes a look at wedge shoes.

Today The Local begins a recurring series of interviews with local experts who will offer their takes on cultural issues, trivia questions and current events concerning the neighborhood.

The Landmarks Preservation Commission will hold a vote June 28 regarding whether to hold a public hearing about the creation of a historic district in the East Village.

A would-be message from the East Village, in 140 characters or less and inspired by photography.

After initially announcing that a water main project in Cooper Square would be finished by the winter, city officials now say it won’t be completed until spring 2012 at the earliest.

A roundup of news articles and blogposts related to the East Village.

Using archival photographs, The Local looks back at the history of the recently demolished 35 Cooper Square.

The photography of Tim Schreier.

Two East Village police officers were found not guilty today of raping a drunken woman after helping her home to her apartment.

Laurie Kamens looks at the early history of queer performance spaces in the East Village.

A roundup of news articles and blogposts related to the East Village.

Preservationists gathered this evening at the site of the now-demolished 35 Cooper Square.

The photography of Tim Schreier.