Rodrick Daley, Chairperson Sherif Fraser, District Manager

COMMUNITY BOARD 17'S NEWSLETTER

The next General Board/Public Hearing is on March 19th, 2025 at 7 PM in

SUNY DOWNSTATE MEDICAL CENTER (AUDITORIUM)

395 LENOX ROAD, BROOKLYN N.Y. 11203

Dear Community Members, Partners, and Collaborators,

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to our Community Board 17 newsletter, Constant Contact, and social media platforms. Community Board 17 remains steadfast in our mission to “Move the Community Forward.”

We represent over 185,000 constituents, comprised mostly of low-income and middle-class individuals striving to create better lives for themselves and their families. At Community Board 17, we are dedicated to making their lives easier and as fulfilling as possible. Together with our committees and staff, we work diligently to address your concerns. While we cannot promise to fix everything, we are committed to doing our best to provide answers and solutions.

We invite all community members, partners, and collaborators to participate in our meetings. Our committees, led by competent and hardworking chairs, are tirelessly working to “move the community forward.” We strongly encourage you to reach out to our board office and get involved. You can also connect with us through our website, which is listed below.

Our General Board and Public Hearings are held every third Wednesday of the month. Currently, these meetings take place in the auditorium at SUNY Downstate, and we welcome a packed house. With seating for 500 or more, there is plenty of room for everyone. Additionally, most committee meetings are held virtually, allowing you to join from the comfort of your home, office, or wherever you may be.

I look forward to seeing you and sincerely thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve as your chair. I will continue to work tirelessly for you because this community means so much to me. Having been involved since 1982, this community is truly in my heart and soul. Let us love it together and work hard to keep it strong.

Sincerely,

Rodrick F. Daley

Chairman, Community Board 17

CB17 serves as a vital representation of the neighborhoods of East Flatbush, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life within our community through active advocacy for both residents and local businesses.

Committees discuss key neighborhood issues and meet monthly. Meeting dates are subject to change. To register as a committee member, please visit the following link: Committee Registration

If you have any questions, please send an email to: NFara@cb.nyc.gov

COMMUNITY UPDATES AND EVENTS

The NYC Bin is the official bin exclusively for one- and two-family homes and properties with up to 9 residential units to set out their trash. City agencies, nonprofits, houses of worship, and professional offices in residential buildings are also required to use NYC Bins. All properties with 1-9 residential units will be required to use the Official NYC Bin by June 2026.

You can purchase NYC Bins at www.bins.nyc or by calling 1-855-NYC-BINS.

Community Board 17 is looking to hire a full-time Community Associate. The posting is currently on the website and will also be distributed via our monthly newsletter. This position is open to the public and we will be accepting resumes till the end of March.

We want to hear from you! If you have important events, programs, or initiatives that would benefit our neighborhood, let us help spread the word. We’re inviting community partners, local organizations, and neighbors to share details of upcoming activities or resources that deserve a spotlight.

To be featured in our next newsletter, please email: NFara@cb.nyc.gov with a flyer including:

• A brief description of your event/program
• Date, time, and location (if applicable)
• Contact information or a link for more details



Let’s work together to keep our community informed and engaged!