Marina Samuel, Author at Bronx Times

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

BXTimes.com readers will be prompted to create a free account for continued, unlimited access to articles.

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Bronx Times website launches free email registration for readers

By Marina Samuel

Flowers, garlands, and candles lay on the bench where 78-year old Edgar Spence was killed by a stray bullet on Thursday.

‘We have to demand accountability’: Vigil held for Mitchel Houses senior killed by stray bullet

By Marina Samuel & Emily Swanson

Three teachers at BronxWorks leading story time for a mixed-age group of children.

BronxWorks opens third Early Childhood Learning Center on ground floor of Bronx Point

By Marina Samuel

City and state officials break ground on Haffen Pool reconstruction.

Construction kicks off on $13.4M Haffen Park Pool Complex reconstruction in Baychester

By Marina Samuel

Rep. Ritchie Torres calls on the Community Preservation Corporation to create a long-term plan for stability for Ved Parkash buildings in foreclosure.

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Rep. Ritchie Torres calls on Community Preservation Corporation to help tenants of Ved Parkash buildings in foreclosure

By Marina Samuel

Assemblymember Amanda Septimo speaks out against the Essential Plan cuts at the Tax the Rich rally, alongside State Sens. Jose Serrano and Kristen Gonzalez.

Health

As Essential Plan cuts approach, advocates urge Governor Hochul to raise taxes on rich

By Marina Samuel

Promises Day ceremony at Woodlawn Cemetery in 2025.

Woodlawn Heights

‘Promises Day’ at Woodlawn Cemetery offers free final resting place for loved ones

By Marina Samuel

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

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