Mukta Ahmad

Mukta Ahmad

Mukta Ahmad is a reporter at Bklyner. She graduated from Brooklyn College with a B.S. in Journalism and Media Studies.
Jun
21
Traveling George Floyd Statue Unveiled to Celebrate Juneteenth on Flatbush Avenue

Traveling George Floyd Statue Unveiled to Celebrate Juneteenth on Flatbush Avenue

On Saturday, June 19th, a statue was unveiled at Brooklyn Junction in Midwood. Designed by artist Chris Carnabuci, the 6-foot
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Jun
17
Domestic Workers Rally Seeking Recognition and Protection

Domestic Workers Rally Seeking Recognition and Protection

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Jun
08
Camp Friendship Food Pantry Has Been Looking Out For Its Neighbors For a Year Now

Camp Friendship Food Pantry Has Been Looking Out For Its Neighbors For a Year Now

Camp Friendship Food Pantry celebrated its one-year anniversary with what they usually do – helping those in need. The Pantry gave
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Jun
07
AdaptAbility Makes Bicycling Possible For Individuals With Special Needs

AdaptAbility Makes Bicycling Possible For Individuals With Special Needs

AdaptAbility is a non-profit organization that builds, donates and rents adapted bikes to kids and adults with disabilities unable to use standard bikes. It was founded three years ago by neighbor Sandra Alfonzo.
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May
27
Brooklyn College Students and Faculty Demand Release of the COVID Stimulus Funds

Brooklyn College Students and Faculty Demand Release of the COVID Stimulus Funds

Students and faculty marching to Michelle Anderson’s house. Photo/ Dave Sanders. Brooklyn College students and staff joined together yesterday
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May
26
Moments of Silence, Marches and Rallies Honor George Floyd

Moments of Silence, Marches and Rallies Honor George Floyd

Protesters held up a portrait of George Floyd as they marched across Brooklyn Bridge, Tuesday, May. 25, 2021. Mukta Ahmad/
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May
17
Brooklyn Shows Up For Palestine in Bay Ridge

Brooklyn Shows Up For Palestine in Bay Ridge

A pro-Palestinian protest draws thousands to Bay Ridge on Saturday. Mukta Ahmad/Bklyner.Large crowds took to the streets of
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May
12
Chase Bank is Closing Its Crown Heights Branch

Chase Bank is Closing Its Crown Heights Branch

Chase Bank on Eastern Parkway will close by the end of August 2021. Mukta Ahmad/BklynerJPMorgan Chase Bank and Co.
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May
10
Community Leaders Remember Dr. Roy A. Hastick, Sr. With A Flatbush Street Co-Naming

Community Leaders Remember Dr. Roy A. Hastick, Sr. With A Flatbush Street Co-Naming

Friends and Family Gathers and elected officials gather to honor the late Dr. Roy A Hastick Sr. Mukta Ahmad/BklynerFamily,
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Apr
26
Church Avenue is Now Also Known as Pierre Toussaint Boulevard

Church Avenue is Now Also Known as Pierre Toussaint Boulevard

Church Avenue from Nostrand Avenue to Coney Island Avenue has been co-named Pierre Toussaint Boulevard. Mukta Ahmad/BklynerFrom Nostrand and
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