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About the Author

Marina Samuel

Marina Samuel is a Bronx native and reporter at the Bronx Times. A 2025 graduate of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism, she blends data and storytelling to dig into the policies and issues shaping her borough. Her work has also appeared in THE CITY, City Limits, and the Mott Haven Herald.

Mae Mae Café and Plant Shop in Mott Haven for Bronx restaurant week.
Food

Where to eat in the Bronx for NYC Restaurant Week

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
Tenant Israel Mendoza's unit was damaged in the April fire, resulting in a vacate order. The unit not been repaired by the Zar brothers to this day, according to the suit.
Housing

Tenants seek court to take over management of Fordham building due to hazardous living conditions

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
SBS Commissioner Kenny Minaya announces more than $1.5 million in grants for Bronx BIDs.
Business

More than $1.5 million in grants headed to Bronx business improvement districts

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
About 40 participants attended South Bronx Unite's monthly meeting to reimagine the New York Post building.
Community

Environmental activists eye former New York Post printing plant in the South Bronx for solar rooftop

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
Lehman Grand is located on Grand Concourse, inside the historic Dollar Savings Bank building.

Lehman College opens first dormitory for students on Grand Concourse

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
The main site of the Bronx School of Arts and Exploration is located at 1717 Fulton Avenue in the Crotona Park West neighborhood.
Education

Bronx School of Arts and Exploration opens this fall with arts-focused approach to special education

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
Daisy's Juice Bar & Café, serves healthier options to the Westchester Square neighborhood, while hosting community programming.
Community

After flooding and a five-month closure, Daisy’s Juice Bar & Café in Westchester Square fights to stay open

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
The fencing in Cliff Muniz's backyard is sinking along with the soil in his backyard. As HOA president, Muniz has led the effort to start repairs for the Villa Maria homeowners.
Longwood

After years of delays, city unveils new plan to repair sinking backyards of Villa Maria Homes

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
Assemblymember Amanda Septimo and Senator Luis Sepulveda pose with nonprofit and community leaders that make up the statewide LUCHA coalition.
Community

The Bronx secures $11.3M for Latino-serving nonprofits through state fund

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
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.
Community

At D’Romanos Pizza, no one leaves hungry

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
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Food

The Brilla Bodega helps feed Bronx families while school is out

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

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

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
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.
Soccer

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

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
Anti-littering signs are placed along the inner fencing of the Pelham Bay Little League field.
Community

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

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
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Housing

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

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
Wilfredo Laracuente.
Community

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

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
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Arts & crafts show providing a uniqu
Tomorrow, noon

Davis Park Arts & Crafts Show

BRB Project’s Back 2 School Giveaway is
Tomorrow, 2 pm

BRB BACK2SCHOOL GIVEAWAY
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On Tuesday Sept.8 starting at 7pm at Bro
Sept. 8, 7 pm

Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association Hosts Sept. Community Event
Bronx House

Come to the Great Lawn at Bartow-Pell fo
Sept. 12, 10 am

Bartow-Brocante Market
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

Don’t Miss Out: Access Free Health Scree
Sept. 12, 10 am

Don’t Miss Out: Access Free Health Screenings & Wellness Experts on September 12
The Metropolitan College of New York

Fall is peak migration time along the Hu
Sept. 13, 9:30 am

Fall Birding
Wave Hill

The Bronx Chamber of Commerce will host
Sept. 17, 6:30 pm

Bronx Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala on September 17, 2026; Tickets On Sale Now
Marina del Rey

Spend the evening in the double parlors
Sept. 24, 7 pm

Expanding the Discourse: Poetry Readings by David Mills
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

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News

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  • housing lottery Housing lottery begins for 15 units in Crotona Park East, rent starts at $2,040
  • 55504125313_5014e63a25_cA week before classes start, NYC Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels highlights priority to desegregate districts
  • The inside of the MTA's Brooklyn State Street substation after an explosion in December 2024.MTA watchdog audit sparked by 2024 explosion finds transit agency had widespread substation maintenance failures

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