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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.

“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 Conversation…
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 Conversation…
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 Conversation…
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 Conversation…
The newly expanded Grant Park.
Environment

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

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

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

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson kicks off Bronx Week festivities at Storyland.
Concourse

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

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces that the Bronx Terminal Market will host one of the borough-wide fan-fest celebrations during the World Cup.
Community

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

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
The aftermath of the fire that ravaged building on 660 E. 187th Street in Bronx's Little Italy.
Bronx Fire

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

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

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

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
BXTimes.com readers will be prompted to create a free account for continued, unlimited access to articles.
FYI

Bronx Times website launches free email registration for readers

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

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

By Marina Samuel & Emily Swanson Conversation…
Three teachers at BronxWorks leading story time for a mixed-age group of children.
Community

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

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
City and state officials break ground on Haffen Pool reconstruction.
Neighborhoods

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

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
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