Bronx Times: Your neighborhood, your newsBronx Times: Your neighborhood, your news
  • Home Pros
  • Jobs
  • News
    • All
    • By Neighborhood
    • Arts
    • Business
    • Coronavirus
    • Development
    • Education
    • En Español
    • Health
    • Lifestyle
    • Police & Fire
    • Politics
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Transit
  • Best of
  • Things to Do
    • Local Events
    • Post an Event
    • Business Events
    • Games
  • Contact Us
  • Subscribe
  • Our Network
    • amNY
    • Bronx Family
    • Brooklyn Paper
    • Brownstoner
    • Caribbean Life
    • Gay City News
    • QNS
  • Digital Editions
  • Print Subscriptions
  • Webinars
  • Podcasts
Bronx Times: Your neighborhood, your newsBronx Times: Your neighborhood, your news
  • Home Pros
  • Jobs
  • News
    • All
    • By Neighborhood
    • Arts
    • Business
    • Coronavirus
    • Development
    • Education
    • En Español
    • Health
    • Lifestyle
    • Police & Fire
    • Politics
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Transit
  • Best of
  • Things to Do
    • Local Events
    • Post an Event
    • Business Events
    • Games
  • Contact Us
  • Subscribe
  • Our Network
    • amNY
    • Bronx Family
    • Brooklyn Paper
    • Brownstoner
    • Caribbean Life
    • Gay City News
    • QNS
  • Digital Editions
  • Print Subscriptions
  • Webinars
  • Podcasts
Bronx Times: Your neighborhood, your newsBronx Times: Your neighborhood, your news
  • News
  • All
  • By Neighborhood
  • Arts
  • Business
  • Coronavirus
  • Development
  • Education
  • En Español
  •  
  • Health
  • Lifestyle
  • Police & Fire
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Opinion
  • Transit
  • Things to Do
  • Local Events
  • Post an Event
  • Business Events
  • Games
  • Our Network
  • amNY
  • Bronx Family
  • Brooklyn Paper
  • Brownstoner
  • Caribbean Life
  • Gay City News
  • QNS
  • Home Pros
  • Jobs
  • Best of
  • Contact Us
  • Subscribe
  • Digital Editions
  • Print Subscriptions
  • Webinars
  • Podcasts

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.

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…
1000136856
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…
IMG_4344
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…
Solar panels atop 2676 Grand Concourse, one of the buildings participating in Fieldston Power's community distributed solar network.
Environment

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

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
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

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
Screenshot 2026-06-26 at 5.50.05 PM
Community Celebration

Where to celebrate the 4th of July in the Bronx

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
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.
Melrose

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

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
1 2 3 4 … 9

Jobs in New York

Add your job

  • SHURWAY AUTO REPIAR PREP/POLISHER NEEDED FOR AUTOBODY SHOP IN BAY RIDGE BROOKLYN (bay ridge brooklyn)
  • Zwirko Ortmann & Hugo Architects, P.C.Architectural Designer Residential
  • The Melillo Center for Developing MindsTherapy Assistant, Medical Assistant, OTA or COTA to work with patients in Autism Center

View all jobs…

Things to do in the Bronx

Post an Event

September 26, 2026 11AM Start Rain or Sh
Tomorrow, 11 am

Front Runners New York Cross Country 5K
Van Cortlandt Park

THE BRONX MUSEUM & NY STATE SENATOR
Tomorrow, 2 pm

The Bronx Museum & NY State Senator José M. Serrano Present: ‘American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez’ Film Screening and Q&A
The Bronx Museum

Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Ga
Tomorrow, 2 pm

Public Gallery Tour
Wave Hill

Join us for a Public Hearing for the Sho
Oct. 1, 6 pm

Join Us at a Shore Road Bridge Public Hearing!
Pelham Bay & Split Rock Golf Courses

As part of the BoriCorridor Screening To
Oct. 1, 7 pm

Esta Isla Screening
Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture

FIRST FRIDAY OCTOBER 2026: HISPANIC HERI
Oct. 2, 6 pm

First Friday October 2026: Latin Dancing & Music
The Bronx Museum

The 17th Annual Big Apple ASL Festival i
Oct. 3, 10 am

ASL APPLE Festival
St Joseph’s School for the Deaf

Join Wave Hill staff in the Herbert and
Oct. 3, 11 am

Woodland Community Volunteer Workday
Wave Hill

View All Events…

News

  • AI whistleblowers could get paid under new NYC Council proposalAI whistleblowers could get paid under new NYC Council proposal
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Sept. 24, 2026, where he sharply criticized Mayor Zohran Mamdani during his remarks.War of words: Netanyahu attacks Mamdani in UN address; the mayor calls his claims ‘baseless lies’
  • The City Council passed a bill designed to streamline the application process for the city's half-priced fare program: Fair Fares. Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.‘Fair Fares’: City Council moves to make it easier for low-income New Yorkers to get half-priced subway and bus rides
  • DSC_8320FIRST ON amNY: NYC Council bill would require apps turn over data on time it takes e-bike riding workers to make deliveries
  • Half-mile Sedgwick Avenue stretch remains dumping hotspot despite cleanup efforts

Things to do in the Bronx

Home Pros

More from Around NYC

10 Things to Do With Kids in Westchester This Weekend
New York Family

10 Things to Do With Kids in Westchester This Weekend

A close-up shot shows a person's hand holding a smartphone, displaying a complex financial analysis interface with upward and downward trending percentage arrows, stock market charts, and various data points. This image is perfect for illustrating concepts like investment, trading, financial growth, economic analysis, and mobile financial management. prediction market
amNY

Op-ed | Prediction markets can hedge against small business risks

Schneps Podcasts

Emma Pfohman, CEO of ABNY: Building a Better New York Together

Lee Soulja-Simmons, the leader of NYC Black Pride, pauses for a picture during NYC Black Pride's 2022 beach event.
Gay City News

City Council approves resolution declaring August as Black Pride Month in NYC

  • Account
  • About Bronx Times
  • Contact Us
  • Networking Events
  • Home Pros
  • Advertise
  • © 2026 Schneps Media
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Sitemap
  • Sections
  • Jobs
  • Home Pros
  • Events