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Patrick Phillips, a Brooklyn-based poet, will speak about his new collection, “Elegy for a Broken Machine,” at Cobble Hill’s BookCourt on March 20. Photo by Marion Ettlinger

Brooklynite to share book of elegies in Cobble Hill

Brooklyn-based poet Patrick Phillips’ new collection “Elegy for a Broken Machine” consists of odes to the greatest loves and losses in our lives right alongside odes to the seemingly insignificant — cigarettes, a mattress, a mirror, our hair and more. … Full Article
 
Dr. Gabriel Rincón is the new chairman of the Board of Trustees of Lutheran Family Health Centers, a health care program affiliated with Lutheran Medical Center. Photo courtesy Lutheran Family Health Centers

Lutheran Family Health Centers board elects new chairman

A dentist with a passion for helping Brooklyn’s immigrant communities has been tapped to serve as chairman of Lutheran Family Health Centers. … Full Article
 
Brent Jones and Lowell Ulmer walk off the court at the Pope Center dejected following a 66-63 loss to Robert Morris in the Northeast Conference finals. Photos by Rob Abruzzese.

St. Francis falls short of Northeast Conference title, continues to NIT

The St. Francis Terriers’ quest for an NCAA tournament berth ended after they lost 66-63 to Robert Morris in front of a packed house at the Pope Physical Education Center on Remsen Street Tuesday night. … Full Article
 
A Bobcat buzzes by workers at 21 Commercial St., the first building that's being constructed at the massive Greenpoint Landing development. Eagle photos by Lore Croghan

Construction Update: Greenpoint

Keep On Truckin', Baby. (Remember that Temptations song?) … Full Article
 
This rendering shows apartments that Lightstone Group is building at 363 and 365 Bond St. on the Gowanus Canal shoreline. Rendering courtesy of Lightstone

Construction Update: Lightstone Group's 363 and 365 Bond St., Gowanus

Keep On Truckin', Baby. (Remember that Temptations song?) … Full Article
 
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
 

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