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Community Board 17 will be on summer recess, so there will be no General Board/Public Hearing or monthly committee meetings during the break.
Our office remains open and hard at work, continuing to provide services and support to our community.
Plus, we’re excited to share that fun and engaging events will be happening throughout the summer! Stay tuned and join us as we celebrate and connect with our neighbors.
We'll be back for our next General Board/Public Hearing on September 17th, see you then!
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New York City residents can request a free kit to test drinking water for lead through the Free Residential Lead Testing Program, or call 311. Lead does not have any color, odor, or taste.
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will send you a test kit with instructions for collecting a sample of your drinking water.
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Outdoor Afro Community Birding Tour-Midwood Trail
Sunday, July 20, 9:30–11:30 am
Lefferts Historic House, Free, RSVP: prospectpark.org/outdoor-afro-midwood
Celebrate Summer with Prospect Park Alliance and Outdoor Afro, an organization that celebrates and inspires Black connections and leadership in nature, for a community birding tour for the BIPOC community. Explore the Midwood Trail, one of five freshly formalized scenic trails. Observe various bird species and connect with your local community in a shared appreciation for nature and wildlife. The walk will begin at the newly restored Lefferts Historic House.
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Nature Exploration: Lake Appreciation Month
Saturdays and Sundays in July, 10–1 pm
Prospect Park Audubon Center, Free: prospectpark.org/audubon
Join the Prospect Park Alliance for nature education programs at the Prospect Park Audubon Center, the first urban Audubon Center in the nation. Visitors will learn about Prospect Park's watercourse and observe our underwater invertebrates up close using magnifying glasses.
- Pond Water Sampling, 10–12 pm: Did you know that an entire community of living insects, plants and animals makes the Lullwater their home? Get a closer view with one of our Naturalists.
- Animal Encounter, 11 am–12 pm: Get up close with Prospect Park Audubon's fascinating water-dwelling creatures like turtles and fish. Learn fun facts about their habitats, adaptations and roles in the ecosystem.
- Nature on the Go! 12–1 pm: Enjoy a nature walk along Brooklyn's only Lake and help lend a hand to your park by removing litter along the way.
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Songs of Resistance and Joy!
Sunday, July 27, 2–5 pm
Lefferts Historic House, Free: prospectpark.org/lefferts
Join Prospect Park Alliance and Shawne’ Lee for a musical tribute to the courage of her mother, Mama Joy Chatel, the activist and preservationist who saved 227 Abolitionist Place in downtown Brooklyn from destruction. Enjoy music on the Lefferts Historic House porch and hear Sister Shawne’ spin the songs that gave Chatel strength, happiness, peace of mind and soulful comfort.
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Pop Up Audubon I
Saturdays and Sundays in July, 12–4 pm
Peninsula, Free: prospectpark.org/audubon
Join us by the Peninsula as we learn about Prospect Park's watercourse by examining our underwater visitors with magnifying glasses.
- Play + Go, 12–3 pm: Pop-Up Audubon Play and Go Kits feature a range of fun nature activities, games, puzzles, drawing exercises, find-me cards and much more. Families and children can enjoy nature independently as they explore and learn more about the park.
- Pond Water Discovery, 12–3 pm: Did you know that an entire community of living insects, plants and animals makes the Lullwater their home? Get a closer view with one of our Naturalists.
- Nature on the Go!, 3–4 pm: Join a park Naturalist as we explore the Park's shoreline and learn about the wildlife that calls it home. This is a great opportunity to be a Park Champion as we combine a nature walk with an important stewardship activity by helping to remove trash and discarded fishing line and hooks.
| | YOUTH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE | | PARKS AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE | | HOUSING AND BLOCK ASSOCIATION | | The committee will be tabling at these events. | | PARKS AND BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE - MEET AND GREET | | |
On June 20th, Community Board 17’s Parks and Beautification Committee hosted a vibrant Meet and Greet event to bring neighbors together with board members, committee members, elected officials, and community resources. It was a wonderful evening of connection, conversation, and celebration!
We would like to extend a special thank you to Council Member Farah Louis’s office for honoring the World’s Best Santa, George W. Thornton, with a well-deserved citation.
Thank you to everyone who came out and made the event so memorable!
| | | June 2025 General Board/Public Hearing | | |
Community Board 17 held its monthly General Board/Public Hearing on June 18th at SUNY Downstate.
We have the opportunity to submit our Capital and Expense Budget. Please view the presentation to learn more about this process. If you have any budget requests fill out the Google form below. The deadline to submit requests is July 31st.
If your submission is unclear and/or vague, we will not review it in September.
Ex: Community outreach is not a viable submission, but hiring more personnel to join the DSNY community outreach team to assist with community clean-ups and table at more events to teach residents about composting is a good submission.
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