Marina Samuel, Author at Bronx Times

Daniel Romano, owner of D'Romano's Pizza in Throggs Neck, has been in the business for 45 years. After running two restaurants in Long Island, he set up shop in his home borough of the Bronx.

At D’Romanos Pizza, no one leaves hungry

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Food

The Brilla Bodega helps feed Bronx families while school is out

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Arthur Avenue Food Tours lead participants through the neighborhood's history through bites that represent the Bronx's strong Italian roots.

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Arthur Avenue food tours bring Bronx Little Italy’s history to life

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Alejandro Pareja Nazario (pictured right) was one of the 27 player escorts sent by South Bronx United to walk out alongside international soccer players for the World Cup matches at NYNJ Stadium.

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South Bronx United helps Bronx youth step onto the World Cup stage

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Anti-littering signs are placed along the inner fencing of the Pelham Bay Little League field.

Pelham Bay Little League calls for city action over drug use, encampments around Westchester Avenue fields

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Housing

Tracey Towers residents demand more oversight of Mitchell-Lama housing after proposed 31% rent hike

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Wilfredo Laracuente.

Bronx poet Wilfredo Laracuente awarded prize by the Mayor’s office for poem on life after incarceration

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Solar panels atop 2676 Grand Concourse, one of the buildings participating in Fieldston Power's community distributed solar network.

Bronx-based Fieldston Power expands solar access to 72 rent-stabilized buildings across New York City to meet Local Law 97

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The proposed development would bring two buildings with a combined 537 affordable apartments to the South Bronx waterfront.

Housing

Bronx Community Board 1 votes down Mott Haven waterfront development after local resistance

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Community Celebration

Where to celebrate the 4th of July in the Bronx

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The Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee officially opened its first Bronx location on July 1, drawing crowds of eager customers whose lines wrapped around the block before the restaurant opened its doors.

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Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee opens its first Bronx location in The Hub

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Rendering of River Commons.

Housing

Mayor Mamdani, NYC Health + Hospitals break ground on $255M River Commons, bringing 328 affordable homes to the South Bronx

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The Van Cortlandt Park Stadium, which has been closed since 2021, has been recommended for demolition after a planning study conducted by NYC Parks.

‘There is no way to repair it’ NYC Parks seeks funding for Van Cortlandt Park Stadium demolition

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Assemblyman Michael Benedetto thanks his supporters at the Bronx Havana Room, as he secures another term representing Assembly District 82.

Politics

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto secures re-election in District 82

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Pilgrim Pharmacy owners Ray Macioci (right) and Michael Coscia (left).

As independent pharmacies vanish, Pilgrim Pharmacy marks 50 years serving The Bronx

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Rep. Ritchie Torres presents residents of Concourse Village with a ceremonial check to be put towards pipe replacement.

Rep. Ritchie Torres secures $3.15M to replace aging pipes at Concourse Village

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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