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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
Sep
13
72-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Greenpoint

72-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed In Greenpoint

GREENPOINT – As neighbors and advocates for ending traffic violence were mourning the death of 10-year-old Enzo Farachio in Midwood [/enzo-farachio/
1 min read
Sep
12
Celebrate Brooklyn’s Spectacular Community Gardens This Saturday

Celebrate Brooklyn’s Spectacular Community Gardens This Saturday

At a community garden tour last year. (Photo via BQLT).Often, you need a key to get in. Some, have
4 min read
Sep
12
A Chick-fil-A Has Opened Across From Barclays Center

A Chick-fil-A Has Opened Across From Barclays Center

BARCLAYS – The burger joint Chick-fil-A opened at 166 Flatbush Avenue this morning, right across the Barclays Center, with lines around
1 min read
Sep
11
Enzo Farachio, ‘A Sweet Boy Who Spread Light & Love,’ Killed By Driver

Enzo Farachio, ‘A Sweet Boy Who Spread Light & Love,’ Killed By Driver

Enzo Farachio.MIDWOOD – The name of the boy killed yesterday was Enzo Farachio. At around 2:45 on Tuesday, September
4 min read
Sep
10
Is Brooklyn Prepared For A Big Storm? City Says Yes, Local Pols Say No.

Is Brooklyn Prepared For A Big Storm? City Says Yes, Local Pols Say No.

Before the Nor’easter. (Photo: Liena Zagare/Bklyner)It’s September which means it’s officially storm season. Forget hurricanes,
7 min read
Sep
10
10-Year-Old Boy Struck And Killed By Vehicle On Sidewalk

10-Year-Old Boy Struck And Killed By Vehicle On Sidewalk

MIDWOOD – A 10-year-old boy waiting at the bus stop at Ocean Ave and Ave L was killed by the driver
1 min read
Sep
10
Renovated Fort Hamilton High School Field Is Open To All

Renovated Fort Hamilton High School Field Is Open To All

BAY RIDGE – Two years, two council members, and $4.7 million later, the historic Fort Hamilton High School Athletic Field
3 min read
Sep
09
How To Help Survivors Of Hurricane Dorian In The Bahamas

How To Help Survivors Of Hurricane Dorian In The Bahamas

Hurricane Dorian at the Bahamas. (Photo via Weather Channel)Hurricane Dorian slammed into the Bahamas on September 1 as a
3 min read
Sep
09
Cyclist In Critical Condition After Being Hit By Sanitation Truck

Cyclist In Critical Condition After Being Hit By Sanitation Truck

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerGOWANUS – A cyclist is fighting for his life after being hit by a driver of a sanitation
1 min read
Sep
09
Drunk Off-Duty School Safety Agent Arrested For Kicking Cop

Drunk Off-Duty School Safety Agent Arrested For Kicking Cop

WILLIAMSBURG – An off-duty NYPD School Safety Agent was arrested after assaulting a police officer that was trying to stop a
1 min read