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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
May
16
Three Bicyclists Were Killed This Week In Brooklyn

Three Bicyclists Were Killed This Week In Brooklyn

A cyclist holds a sign calling attention to the death of Aurilla Lawrence who was killed on her bike. (Todd
3 min read
May
15
The Ground Is Finally Broken On 800 Flatbush: Caton Flats Development

The Ground Is Finally Broken On 800 Flatbush: Caton Flats Development

The construction of 800 Flatbush has officially begun. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)FLATBUSH – The construction of Caton Flats, the long-awaited,
4 min read
May
10
Mill Basin School Bus Crash Leaves 30 People Injured

Mill Basin School Bus Crash Leaves 30 People Injured

Photo via Flickr Creative Commons.MILL BASIN – About 30 people were injured after a school bus collided with a car
1 min read
May
09
Help Find Driver Who Hit Woman, Sent Her Flying and Kept Going

Help Find Driver Who Hit Woman, Sent Her Flying and Kept Going

WILLIAMSBURG – Police need help finding the driver who struck a woman and left the scene yesterday afternoon. A 25-year-old woman
1 min read
May
06
He Was Just a Three Year Old On A Scooter.

He Was Just a Three Year Old On A Scooter.

Teddy bears and flowers on the corner of Bay 25th St and Benson Avenue. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)BATH BEACH
4 min read
May
03
Could Traffic Calming Measures Have Saved 3-Year-Old Killed By Van?

Could Traffic Calming Measures Have Saved 3-Year-Old Killed By Van?

BATH BEACH – A three-year-old boy was crossing a marked crosswalk on his scooter. Then, a van attempting to make a
3 min read
May
02
Ramadan Kareem! Here’s What You Need To Know About The Holy Month

Ramadan Kareem! Here’s What You Need To Know About The Holy Month

Photo: Zainab Iqbal/BklynerIt’s that time of year again. Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam, is beginning in just
3 min read
Apr
30
New Coffee/Fresh Juice Spot Coming To Little Pakistan

New Coffee/Fresh Juice Spot Coming To Little Pakistan

Fresh Juice & CoffeeMIDWOOD – A new coffee/fresh juice shop is coming soon to Little Pakistan. The new cafe will
1 min read
Apr
29
Remains Of A Human Body Found Near Verrazzano Bridge

Remains Of A Human Body Found Near Verrazzano Bridge

Verrazzano Bridge. (Photo: Liena Zagare/Bklyner)DYKER HEIGHTS – A person’s remains were found on the Brooklyn Side near the
1 min read
Apr
26
East Brooklyn Call To Action For Health & Economic Justice

East Brooklyn Call To Action For Health & Economic Justice

BROWNSVILLE – Want to discuss health, housing, education, and your future? Come to the East Brooklyn Call to Action for Health
1 min read