Zainab Iqbal

Zainab Iqbal

Zainab is a staff reporter at Bklyner who sometimes writes poetry in her free time || zainab@bklyner.com
Mar
31
Boro Park Man Hoarded Medical Supplies, Coughed On FBI Agents

Boro Park Man Hoarded Medical Supplies, Coughed On FBI Agents

BORO PARK – A man was arrested by the FBI for allegedly coughing on the agents and lying about hoarding ‘scarce
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Mar
31
Briefing 3/31: USNS Comfort, More Deaths, Empty Streets

Briefing 3/31: USNS Comfort, More Deaths, Empty Streets

Photo: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography OfficeGood morning! It’s finally the last day of March. There’s still a coronavirus
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Mar
30
Rep. Nydia Velázquez Diagnosed With ‘Presumed Coronavirus Infection’

Rep. Nydia Velázquez Diagnosed With ‘Presumed Coronavirus Infection’

Nydia Velázquez. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)BROOKLYN – Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez confirmed that she was diagnosed with ‘presumed coronavirus infection’ and
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Mar
30
Briefing 3/30: Coronavirus-Related Homicide, Biggie In Brooklyn, PAUSE Extended

Briefing 3/30: Coronavirus-Related Homicide, Biggie In Brooklyn, PAUSE Extended

Some flowers to brighten up your Monday – we’ll see them soon again. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)Happy Monday! We
2 min read
Mar
27
Briefing 3/27: 365 Deaths, Elon Musk To Donate Ventilators, ‘Play At Your Own Risk’

Briefing 3/27: 365 Deaths, Elon Musk To Donate Ventilators, ‘Play At Your Own Risk’

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerHappy Friday! There’s still a pandemic, so please stay home if you can. Staying at home
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Mar
26
The Young Are Volunteering More As Those Over 50 Told To Stay Home

The Young Are Volunteering More As Those Over 50 Told To Stay Home

Volunteers before the coronavirus, when they were allowed to touch one another. (Photo via MAS Youth Center)BROOKLYN – As the
6 min read
Mar
26
Coronavirus-Related Hate Crime On The Subway

Coronavirus-Related Hate Crime On The Subway

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerBARCLAYS CENTER – A man was arrested after spitting on and threatening an Asian man on the subway
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Mar
26
Briefing 3/26: Sakura Matsuri Canceled, Online Metrocard Exchange, & The Brooklyn Hospital Center On The Frontlines

Briefing 3/26: Sakura Matsuri Canceled, Online Metrocard Exchange, & The Brooklyn Hospital Center On The Frontlines

Sakura Matsuri festival in 2018. (Photo: Paul Stremple/Bklyner)Good morning! Hospitals need blood amid the coronavirus crisis. Have you
2 min read
Mar
25
Town Hall On Coronavirus Aims To Reassure As Residents Look For Practical Help

Town Hall On Coronavirus Aims To Reassure As Residents Look For Practical Help

Screenshot via live stream.SOUTH/WESTERN BROOKLYN – To help address the concerns of their neighbors amid the coronavirus, State Senator
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Mar
25
3/25 Briefing: Virtual Date From Rooftops, Quarantine Rainbow Connection, New MTA Schedule

3/25 Briefing: Virtual Date From Rooftops, Quarantine Rainbow Connection, New MTA Schedule

Tents outside Maimonides Hospital to screen patients. (Photo: Evan Zverinsky) Good Morning! There’s still a pandemic. Remember to continue
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