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The tower that's being built at 100 Willoughby St. in Downtown Brooklyn has a new name, AVA DoBro. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Construction Update: AVA DoBro, 100 Willoughby St., Downtown Brooklyn

Keep On Truckin', Baby. (Remember that Temptations song?) … Full Article
 
The owners of the landmarked Hotel Bossert, who are giving it a gut renovation, are aiming to reopen it this summer. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

The Hotel Bossert won't re-open until summer

Fine wine takes time. So does remodeling a landmark like the Bossert. … Full Article
 
Larry Gulotta, president of Independent Neighborhood Democrats, scoffed at BPL’s cost estimates for library repairs. Photo by Rob Abruzzese

Library officials met with blunt questions, cautious support at Brooklyn Heights meeting

Brooklyn Public Library officials and developers were upbeat at a Monday night meeting that provided some new details on the plan to sell and develop the Brooklyn Heights library branch. … Full Article
 
Brooklyn Historical Society’s “Personal Correspondents” will feature personal stories of Brooklyn soldiers and their families during the American Civil War. Image from Bennett family collection; Brooklyn Historical Society.

Brooklyn Historical Society to present ‘Photography and Letter Writing in Civil War Brooklyn’

Brooklyn Historical Society (BHS) will present “Personal Correspondents: Photography and Letter Writing in Civil War Brooklyn,” a new exhibition that reveals the personal stories of Brooklyn soldiers and their families during the American Civil War.  … Full Article
 
One of the JLB’s signature annual events, the Belle and Beau of the Ball Day of Beauty formal wear drive and scholarship program, will take place on April 25. Shown are participants in last year’s Belle of the Ball event. Photo courtesy of Junior League of Brooklyn

Junior League of Brooklyn events help at-risk women and families

The Junior League of Brooklyn (JLB) continues to show its commitment to helping at-risk women, children and families throughout Brooklyn during March, which is Women’s History month.  … Full Article
 
A court hearing about the proposal to build residential towers at Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park, scheduled for March 11, has been postponed for two months. Shown - One of 14 proposals for the Pier 6 development. Rendering by Asymptote Architecture

Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6 lawsuit on hold pending talks

A court hearing about a controversial proposal to build residential towers at Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park, scheduled for March 11, has been postponed for two months to allow the park’s board and litigants the opportunity to discuss the “possibility of resolving the litigation,” according to th … Full Article
 
Andrew Kimball (right) CEO of Industry City, unveiled plans to re-develop the Sunset Park site as an innovation and manufacturing hub. He is pictured with Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Carlo Scissura, Councilmember Carlos Menchaca, and state Sen. Marty Golden (left to eight). Eagle photo by Paula Katinas

Industry City owners investing $1 billion in complex

The owners of Industry City are pumping $1 billion into the 16-building complex on the Sunset Park waterfront with an eye toward transforming the site into a hub of innovation and manufacturing businesses over the next 12 years, according to an ambitious plan unveiled Monday. … Full Article
 
Community Board 2’s decision to pull its representative from Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Community Advisory Council (CAC) has caused a stir and raised questions about the role of the community forum. Shown above - The CAC discussed the issue at their March 3 meeting. Photo by Mary Frost

With CB2’s withdrawal, questions about role of Brooklyn Bridge Park advisory council

Community Board 2’s decision to pull its representative from Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Community Advisory Council (CAC) has caused a stir and raised questions about the role of the community forum. … Full Article
 
Educators from the Hellenic Classical Charter School accept the $150,000 grant from the Investors Foundation. Photo courtesy Investors Foundation

Investors Bank foundation donates $150,000 to charter school

A Brooklyn charter school specializing in Greek studies has been awarded a $150,000 grant from the charitable arm of a bank. … Full Article
 
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, left, linked arms with civil rights attorney Norman Siegel; Dr. Karen Daughtry, Pastor of House of the Lord Church; and state Sen. Jesse Hamilton. Eagle photo by Francesca Norsen Tate

Hundreds march over Brooklyn Bridge to remember Selma’s Bloody Sunday

Carrying signs saying “Black lives matter!” and “We march with Selma,” more than 500 marchers crossed over the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama. … Full Article
 

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