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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
Sunset Park: The Fear Was Visible This Weekend

Sunset Park: The Fear Was Visible This Weekend

SUNSET PARK – After reports of ICE knocking on doors on Saturday, July 13, in Sunset Park, the neighborhood and its
5 min read
Jul
12

Expanded Speed Camera Law Now In Effect

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerAs part of the city’s Vision Zero [https://www1.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/264-19/vision-zero-mayor-rapid-expansion-life-saving-speed-camera-program-stronger-law/#/0]
3 min read
Jul
12
Artan Ljukovic Is A White Male Queer Photographer Who Understands His Privilege

Artan Ljukovic Is A White Male Queer Photographer Who Understands His Privilege

Photo via Artan Ljukovic, with permission.MIDWOOD – Artan Ljukovic, 23, is white. He’s a man, too, and according to
8 min read
Jul
12
UPDATE: ICE Conducting Raids In NYC This Sunday, July 14

UPDATE: ICE Conducting Raids In NYC This Sunday, July 14

UPDATE: The ICE raids that were expected two weeks ago were postponed. Instead, they will be taking place this Sunday,
7 min read
Jul
11
Attend The Fourth Annual Stickball Hall Of Fame Game At MCU

Attend The Fourth Annual Stickball Hall Of Fame Game At MCU

Stickball Day at MCU Park. (Photo via Jay Cusato)CONEY ISLAND – It’s almost time for the Fourth Annual Stickball
2 min read
Jul
11
Another Pedestrian Killed On Church Avenue

Another Pedestrian Killed On Church Avenue

Church Avenue and East 5th Street. (Photo via Google Maps)KENSINGTON – Just two days after 49-year-old María del Carmen Porras
2 min read
Jul
10
15 Cyclists Have Died In 2019, ‘Mayor de Blasio, Do Your Job!’

15 Cyclists Have Died In 2019, ‘Mayor de Blasio, Do Your Job!’

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerWASHINGTON SQUARE PARK – About a thousand cyclists lay down on the ground next to their bikes and
3 min read
Jul
09
María del Carmen Porras Hernández Was The Pedestrian Killed On Coney Island Ave. Monday

María del Carmen Porras Hernández Was The Pedestrian Killed On Coney Island Ave. Monday

An old photo of María del Carmen Porras Hernández with her daughter. (Photo via Luis Varela with permission)KENSINGTON/PROSPECT
3 min read
Jul
08
The Free Wingate Concert Series Is Back Tomorrow

The Free Wingate Concert Series Is Back Tomorrow

EAST FLATBUSH – The free and popular Wingate Concert Series is back in Brooklyn for the next two weeks with five
2 min read
Jul
08
Pedestrian Killed After Car Strikes Her Then Collides With Another Vehicle

Pedestrian Killed After Car Strikes Her Then Collides With Another Vehicle

At the corner of Church Avenue and Coney Island Avenue. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)KENSINGTON/ PROSPECT PARK SOUTH – A 49-year-old
5 min read