The Week in Brooklyn: May 11–17, 2026

Significant changes are coming to the Brooklyn Heights skyline as Rogers Equities plans a 14-story residential tower at 120 Court Street. The project will replace the Walgreens building, which is scheduled to close on June 4. Nearby, Council Member Lincoln Restler continues to push for construction mitigations regarding the Boerum Hill jail project, citing neighborhood concerns over noise and vibrations.

The borough is also preparing for a busy summer season. The Macy’s 4th of July fireworks will return to the Brooklyn Bridge to celebrate the U.S. 250th anniversary. Additionally, the RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon takes place this Saturday, May 16, while major waterfront spaces like Domino Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park have released their free 2026 summer event schedules.

In public space news, the Sunset Park Greenway and a new beach at Bushwick Inlet Park are now open to the public. However, many Brooklyn families face school placement challenges; while citywide Pre-K offers were released this week, local advocates note that a fully built 135-seat facility in the BoCoCa area remains empty despite high demand.

Summary by Dispatch AI — read the full story at Brooklyn Bridge Parents.