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Zainab Iqbal

Zainab Iqbal

Zainab is a staff reporter at Bklyner who sometimes writes poetry in her free time || zainab@bklyner.com
Jul
15
Central Brooklyn Violence Prevention Initiative To Launch After Uptick In Shootings

Central Brooklyn Violence Prevention Initiative To Launch After Uptick In Shootings

Mayor de Blasio with Council Member Cornegy, clergy, and community members on a walk through Bed-Stuy. (Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral
4 min read
Jul
15
Six People Were Shot In Crown Heights This Morning. One Of Them Died.

Six People Were Shot In Crown Heights This Morning. One Of Them Died.

Photo at the scene via Loudlabs.CROWN HEIGHTS – Six people were shot early this morning. Five are in stable condition
1 min read
Jul
14
Briefing 7/14: Paintings Donated To Brooklyn Hospital, Wall Collapses Of Home & More

Briefing 7/14: Paintings Donated To Brooklyn Hospital, Wall Collapses Of Home & More

Photo by Erica Price/Bkyner.It’s Tuesday! There have been a lot of shootings taking place these past few
2 min read
Jul
14
A Troubling Spike In Shootings Across The City

A Troubling Spike In Shootings Across The City

Protestors holding the American and Blue Lives Matter flags. (Photo via Rathkopf Photography, with permission.)BROOKLYN – Over the weekend, there
4 min read
Jul
13
Briefing 7/14: Zero Coronavirus Deaths, Infections In Young People Increasing & More

Briefing 7/14: Zero Coronavirus Deaths, Infections In Young People Increasing & More

Photo by Erica Price at Coney Island Beach.Happy Monday! The weekend was filled with shootings, deaths, and protests. We
2 min read
Jul
13
Black And Blue Lives Matter Protesters Clash In Bay Ridge

Black And Blue Lives Matter Protesters Clash In Bay Ridge

A protestor and counter-protestor clashing. (Photo via Rathkopf Photos, with permission.)BAY RIDGE/DYKER HEIGHTS – On Sunday, dozens of people
7 min read
Jul
13
One-Year-Old Boy Shot And Killed At Cookout

One-Year-Old Boy Shot And Killed At Cookout

Photo via Loudlabs of the scene of the crime, where the stroller is still standing.BEDFORD STUYVESANT – A one-year-old baby
2 min read
Jul
10
Briefing 7/10: More Drivers Speeding, More Vigils & Outcry Over Treatment Disparities

Briefing 7/10: More Drivers Speeding, More Vigils & Outcry Over Treatment Disparities

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerIt’s Friday! How do we feel about welcoming the weekend with a good old storm? Please
2 min read
Jul
10
Some Libraries Reopen Monday With Grab-And-Go Services

Some Libraries Reopen Monday With Grab-And-Go Services

Flatbush Library Branch getting ready for reopening. (Photo via BPL)BROOKLYN – The Brooklyn Public Library (BPL) is finally reopening on
2 min read
Jul
10
How To Stay Safe During Tropical Storm Fay

How To Stay Safe During Tropical Storm Fay

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerBROOKLYN – Tropical Storm Fay is here! It is expected to be windy and rain all day today
3 min read