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Welcome to the Council of Brooklyn Neighborhoods!
 
The COUNCIL OF BROOKLYN NEIGHBORHOODS formed to ensure meaningful community participation in the planning and development of the Brooklyn Vanderbilt rail yards.

The Council of Brooklyn Neighborhoods is a coalition of recognized diverse community groups and is currently reaching out to all community groups in Community Board districts 2, 3, 6 and 8. CBN is happy to speak at any community meeting. All block associations, church, community and business groups regardless of their position toward any proposed development are invited to join CBN and are encouraged to attend and participate in CBN's monthly meetings.

Breaking News!

"Time-Out on Atlantic Yards!" Rally Great Success!

May 3, 2008

The community rally jointly held today by the Council of Brooklyn Neighborhoods, Brooklyn Speaks, and Develop Don't Destroy Brooklyn, with community leaders and elected officials to call for Governor Paterson to call a Time Out on all Atlantic Yards activities drew hundreds of community members and extensive media coverage!

Click here for the press release! 

Click here for sponsor's statement!

Click here for videos of the Rally!

Click here for links to press coverage!

Click here for rally flyers and artwork!

 

Atlantic Yards Impact Tracking!

Have you been negatively impacted by the preparation work for Atlantic Yards? Please let us know!

  • Did you lose power, water, or gas?
  • Have there been traffic problems?
  • Has there been a safety issue you've observed?
  • Are there other AY issues impacting your life?

You can also file a report and view reports by clicking on the AY Impacts button above.