A new coalition has been created in Queens with the goal of protecting the communities along the 7 train line.

It's called "The 7 Train Coalition" and the first meeting was held Sunday in Corona.

The coalition includes several organizations and individuals representing neighborhoods along the 7 Train in Queens.

Organizers say one goal is to make sure community input is included in city plans. Another objective is to prevent major development projects along the train line...

Organizers say changes made in one community will affect the surrounding communities as well.

"The overarching goal of our coalition is to try to establish some sort of community control over development in our neighborhoods," said Dan Raymond, Queens Anti-Gentrification Project.

For more information visit 7TrainCoalition.org.