Advocacy
We focus on environmental and community planning issues to help North Brooklyn become more equitable, resilient and sustainable.
Projects
Our work centers environmental justice & health, land use & public space, and transportation & infrastructure concerns and develops related tools and resources.
Events
We often host workshops, town halls, information sessions, and other events that are open to the community.
News & Media
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Our Work
Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund Site
In March 2022, after 15 years of investigation by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Meeker Avenue Plume was elevated to the…
Indoor Air Monitoring
Most of us spend the majority of our time indoors. While the quality of indoor air is influenced by outdoor air, there are a number…
Sites of Concern: Air Quality Monitoring
The continued presence of industrial facilities and busy roads in our neighborhood and a growing population has meant that increasingly, traditionally polluting sites are located…
News & Media
Recap: 6.26.23 NuHart Community Meeting
On June 26, 2023 North Brooklyn Neighbors cohosted a community meeting with Assembly Member Emily Gallagher, State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, Council Member Lincoln Restler, Congresswoman…
North Brooklyn Neighbors supports Make McGuinness Safe
Today North Brooklyn Neighbors sent a letter of support for the Make McGuinness Safe campaign to the NYC Department of Transportation. From the letter: ……
Vapor Intrusion and the Meeker Avenue Plume
In March of 2023, North Brooklyn Neighbors hosted a community workshop to learn about vapor intrusion in response to the March 2022 designation of the…
NBN Comments on NYNJHAT Study Draft Report
The US Army Corps of Engineers produced a report for public review with a tentatively selected plan to manage future flood risk in the New…
Upcoming Events
NuHart State Superfund Community Meeting
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Indoor Air Quality Workshop
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Brooklyn NY 11249
Homeowner’s Meeting: Meeker Avenue Plume Superfund Site
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Brooklyn, NY 11222