Marina Samuel, Author at Bronx Times

A man shopping at Al-Aqsa Supermarket in Bangla Bazaar.

Food

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | From grocery stores to a neighborhood: Bangla Bazaar’s growth in the Bronx

By Marina Samuel

The heavy-duty tow truck removed a tractor-trailor off of the Throgs Neck Expressway service road.

Tow operation clears illegally parked trucks from Throgs Neck Expressway service road

By Marina Samuel

OneNYC Yasser Salem, moderator Dalourny Nemorin and the NY-15 candidates, Michael Blake and Jose Vega.

Politics

Michael Blake and Jose Vega debate housing, immigration and Israel in NY-15 race.

By Marina Samuel

Michael Blake and Jose Vega will participate in the OneNYC debate.

Politics

NY-15 challengers to face off in OneNYC Action debate, Rep. Ritchie Torres opts out

By Marina Samuel

BioBus' electric mobile lab.

BioBus unveils new fully electric mobile science lab for NYC students

By Marina Samuel

Third Avenue BID executive director Pedro Suarez and Department of Small Businesses commissioner Kenny Minaya in Roberto Clemente Plaza with the results of the Commercial District Needs Assessment.

Melrose

Third Avenue BID outlines plan to improve safety, spur growth in the Hub

By Marina Samuel

Eddie Montalvo playing with the Héctor Lavoe band in 1973.

Arts & Entertainment

Fania All Star Eddie Montalvo reflects on a lifetime of music and his bond with Héctor Lavoe

By Marina Samuel

Héctor Lavoe.

Arts & Entertainment

Raúl Carbonell returns as Héctor Lavoe for one-night concert at Lehman Center

By Marina Samuel

City and elected officials, advocates, and community board leaders break ground on a major infrastructure prpject to rehaul the 161st Streer corridor near Yankee Stadium.

Sports

Mamdani administration kicks off bus lane overhauls near Yankee Stadium ahead of Opening Day

By Marina Samuel

Bus fleet at West Farms Bus Depot in the Bronx.

Transit

MTA defends bus safety after union flags brake defects on Bronx buses

By Marina Samuel

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joins Rep. Ritchie Torres, Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Council Speaker Julie Menin, former Council Member Jimmy Vacca and others for a Women's History Month event on March 1, 2026.

Politics

EXCLUSIVE: Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi endorses Rep. Ritchie Torres in NY-15 reelection bid

By Marina Samuel

Members of the Bangladeshi Muslim community buy clothes on Chaand Raat for Eid.

Community Celebration

Bangladeshi communities in Castle Hill keep Chaand Raat tradition alive in the Bronx

By Marina Samuel

A male red fox

Outdoors

Rescued red fox stowaway finds temporary home at the Bronx Zoo

By Marina Samuel

Bad Bunny doppelgängers line up to compete for the $500 prize.

Community Celebration

Bad Bunny lookalike contest brings energy back to the Hub

By Marina Samuel

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Community Celebration

Bronx Week back on after cancellation, Borough President Vanessa Gibson announces

By Marina Samuel

Reps. Ritchie Torres and Hakeem Jeffries held a fireside chat in honor of Black History Month on Feb. 15, 2026.

Politics

EXCLUSIVE: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries endorses Rep. Ritchie Torres for re-election

By Marina Samuel

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