Marina Samuel, Author at Bronx Times

Bronx Community Board 11 opens up the floor for comment on the proposed letter of support, dividing the room.

Van Nest residents clash over a bill that would recognize Little Yemen as a cultural district

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Princess Nokia will make her Lehman Center debut on Friday, September 4.

Princess Nokia, Ginuwine and more to perform at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts new season

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Over a million New Yorkers are estimated to be buried on Hart Island.

A million New Yorkers are buried on Hart Island. Now the city wants $130 million for its future

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

The Gyre/CHAOS (2026) © Corinne Grondahl, NYCT Mosholu Pkwy. Commissioned by MTA Arts & Design.

Late Bronx artist Corinne Grondahl’s final commission debuts at Mosholu Parkway

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Incoming freshman Mia Rivera prepares for her first year at John Jay College of Criminal Justice through workshops held by the BronxWorks' Center for Achieving Future Education's Summer Bridge program.

BronxWorks Summer Bridge program helps incoming freshmen prepare for their first year of college

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

City Parks And WTA Host Pre-US Open Clinics

Sports

Judy Murray take to the courts with Bronx youth in Pelham Bay Park

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Fat Joe previews his new album "Organized Rhyme" to a small room at the Roc Nation offices on Wednesday.

Music

Bronx rap legend Fat Joe returns to his roots with new album ‘Organized Rhyme’

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Mayor Mamdani announced new tennis courts for Crotona Park.

Sports

10 Crotona Park tennis courts resurfaced as U.S. Open returns to Queens

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx will begin a pilot program that connects patients living with opioid use disorder to medical care and social services for up to a year.

Health

Three Bronx hospitals earn certification for expanding access to doula care

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Mamdani received support, not just from Bronx Dems, Tuesday, but also from city and state-wide representatives like Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and State Attorney General Letitia James.

Former Bronx resident’s estate provides $2.7M to nine local nonprofits

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Local scientist RJ Hawkins spotted the river otter on June 23 in the Bronx River, the first sighting in approximately 100 years.

River otter sighting after 100 years offers hope for Bronx River’s recovery

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Councilmembers Kevin Riley and Eric Dinowitz listen in on community members concerns and hopes for White Plains Road.

Housing

White Plains Road could see more housing. Residents are weighing in on what comes next

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

As night fell, the shadows of detainees could be seen past the barbed wire fences and inside the building through the windows as they flicked the lights and appeared to jump up and down as they attempted to communicate with those outside on the outside, much to the delight of protesters who yelled to them through megaphones.

Health

Rep. Ritchie Torres, George Latimer demand answers on medical staffing shortage at Delaney Hall

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

As night fell, the shadows of detainees could be seen past the barbed wire fences and inside the building through the windows as they flicked the lights and appeared to jump up and down as they attempted to communicate with those outside on the outside, much to the delight of protesters who yelled to them through megaphones.

Politics

Rep. Ritchie Torres and George Latimer introduce bill requiring ICE to notify families of deaths and medical emergencies

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Over the last decade, developers transformed much of the South Bronx waterfront from vacant industrial land into one of New York City's up-and-coming neighborhoods. While the luxury towers went up, management companies struggled to fill the units with wealthier tenants that could afford the market-rate rent.

Our Forgotten Borough

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Mott Haven businesses bet on a waterfront boom. Years later, many are still waiting

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

SBH Health System expands it's options for care through it's new bloodless medicine and surgery program.

Health

SBH Health System launches the Bronx’s first bloodless medicine and surgery program

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

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