Marina Samuel, Author at Bronx Times

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OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Inside the Bronx’s rent-stabilized buildings, tenants feel the strain of a system under pressure

By Marina Samuel

The Orchard Beach Pavilion re-opens this summer after being closed since 2009 for repairs.

Outdoors

Orchard Beach Pavilion restored to former glory after $114M renovation, set to reopen this summer

By Marina Samuel

Bronx Walk of Fame honorees. Left to right: Jimmy Rodriguez, Fanum Escanio, Darlene Rodriguez, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Darrin Henson, and Lenny Santiago.

Community Celebration

Bronx Walk of Fame welcomes five new honorees during Bronx Week

By Marina Samuel

Mayor Mamdani announced on Monday that the second city-run grocery store will be located in Hunts Point in the Bronx.

Mayor Mamdani announces second city-owned grocery store to open in Hunts Point by 2027

By Marina Samuel

“Unity in Our Community," a new climate action-focused mural on exterior of the Clay Avenue Resident Association community space

Community Celebration

NYCHA Claremont Houses unveil resident-led climate action mural

By Marina Samuel

Elected officials and partners from Airbnb, FIFA, the U.S. Soccer Foundation and New York City Public Schools break ground on a new soccer mini-pitch at PS 112 Bronxwood School in the Bronx.

Soccer

FIFA World Cup legacy investment brings new soccer mini-pitch to Bronx students ahead of World Cup

By Marina Samuel

environmental

Health

South Bronx Unite study finds rising pollution from congestion tolls as city invests $20M in Bronx asthma programs

By Marina Samuel and Keke Grant-Floyd

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces historic $31 million penalty against Bronx landlords Karan Singh and Rajmattie Persaud, who operate Robert Fulton Terrace and Fordham Towers in the Bronx.

Housing

Mayor Mamdani, HPD announce historic $31M penalty against Bronx landlords over long-running building neglect

By Marina Samuel

The newly expanded Grant Park.

NYC Parks, city officials unveils 4.7 acre Grant Park expansion, transforming vacant Bronx lots into green space

By Marina Samuel

Rep. Ritchie Torres and Mayor Zohran Mamdani announce the expansion of broadband access for low-income families in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan.

Housing

EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Mamdani and Rep. Ritchie Torres announce $2M to expand high-speed internet in The Bronx and Upper Manhattan

By Marina Samuel

Aaron Judge at the 46th Annual Yankees Homecoming Dinner on Sunday, April 19.

Community Service

Yankees raise record $2.5M for foundation at 46th Annual Homecoming Dinner

By Marina Samuel

Althea Stevens, Chair of the Committee on Children & Youth co-leading the “Strengthening CUNY Pathways for Current and Former Foster Youth” oversight hearing.

NYC Council oversight hearing calls for stronger support for foster youth at CUNY

By Marina Samuel

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson kicks off Bronx Week festivities at Storyland.

Bronx Week kicks off, Gibson announces Bronx Walk of Fame inductees

By Marina Samuel

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces that the Bronx Terminal Market will host one of the borough-wide fan-fest celebrations during the World Cup.

EXCLUSIVE: Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces free Bronx fan zone for World Cup

By Marina Samuel

The aftermath of the fire that ravaged building on 660 E. 187th Street in Bronx's Little Italy.

Bronx Little Italy fire fueled by open doors, leaving 2 dead and 11 injured

By Marina Samuel

A five-alarm fire blazes through storefronts and apartments on 660 E 187th Street in the Bronx's Little Italy.

Two dead, 11 injured in five-alarm fire in Bronx’s Little Italy

By Marina Samuel

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