On his last day as editor of The Local East Village, Richard G. Jones extends his thanks to those who have contributed to the blog and read its posts.

The legalization of same-sex marriage in New York meant many things to many people. It meant freedom to marry for lesbian and gay couples who had been waiting to do so in their home state. It meant a landmark civil rights victory for New York legislators. And to many in the wedding industry, it meant cash. But The Local’s Meghan Keneally reports that they may have seen the dollar signs a bit too soon.

A sampling of reader reactions to The Local’s recent posts about sales of the banned version of Four Loko.

A roundup of news articles and blogposts related to the East Village, including items about a sting operation by the police to locate stolen bicycles in the neighborhood and news about local bars changing hands.

The photography of Tim Schreier.

Susan Keyloun, a community contributor to The Local, takes a look back at a subway station that’s been closed for more than six decades.

Allison Hertzberg interviews Allie Kuzyk of the Werk boutique.

A roundup of news articles and blogposts related to the East Village, including items about reporters from around the city descending on Tompkins Square Park to cover the rat problem and the opening of new restaurant locations.

The photography of Tatyana Kildisheva.

The Local’s Meghan Keneally visits St. Mark’s Comics and finds that the big bucks that have greeted recent comic book-themed movies does not necessarily translate into traditional book sales.

The arrival of pests does more than just annoy Brendan Bernhard. “The bed bugs are not just biting me, they are provoking existential questions. What gives life value? What is the importance of objects? Should a middle-aged couple occupy an East Village walk-up or cede it to yet more students?”

A roundup of news articles and blogposts related to the East Village, including items about the opening of Upstate and the creation of two historic districts in the neighborhood.

Community Board 3 tonight approved the creation of two historic districts in the East Village, paving the way for official consideration by the city.

The photography of Tim Schreier.

The Parks Department reveals a likely reason for the surge in rats in Tompkins Square Park: the red-tailed hawk.

Officials with the State Liquor Authority plan to investigate sales of the banned version of Four Loko.

A roundup of news articles and blogposts related to the East Village, including items about new signage in the neighborhood and the creation of a local historic district.

The photography of Vivienne Gucwa.

Annie Cofone, a community contributor to The Local East Village, reports on the latest projects by the artist James De La Vega.