The area is also known as Alphabet City, and sometimes considered part of the East Village.

VOA: special.2009.04.27

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam once controlled a large area of the north and east.

VOA: special.2009.05.16

The western state of Wyoming was once an area where cattle were transported east.

VOA: special.2009.08.23

Palestinian leaders have said they would seek statehood recognition from the U.N.Security Council for an area comprising the West Bank, Gaza and East Jerusalem.

VOA: standard.2009.11.17

"They said,without this service, NGOs [non-governmental organizations and agencies will be unable to reach operation areas in the east and south of the country, and it is an area that is particularly insecure and difficult,"

VOA: standard.2009.08.02