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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.

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

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.
Education

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.
Community

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.
Environment

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…
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…
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Join nature educator Ryan Mandelbaum and
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The Art of Noticing: A Mindful Birding Experience
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Derfner Judaica Museum + Art Collection
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Taking a Broad View: Portrait Photography from the Collection
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Bushwick Uncovered: Brunch, Street Art & Open Studios
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Public Gallery Tour
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Bronx Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit on 10/23
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BronxWorks will host the annual BronxWor
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News

  • Police outside the East Fordham Road office of U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres on Oct. 16, 2026, after aides were exposed to a suspicious powder sent through the mail.Suspicious powder sent to Rep. Ritchie Torres’ Bronx office in latest mail scare targeting New York Democratic pols
  • Third on Bankside overlooking the South Bronx waterfront and Galesi Group-owned land on the Harlem River Yards. South Bronx Unite fears Prologis could bring Amazon warehouse to former New York Post printing plant
  • Multiple Tower Ladders knocked down the main body of fire at 1717 West Farms Road on Thursday morning. FDNY takes on two-alarm blaze at vacant West Farms commercial building
  • NYPL, and HPD celebrated the additional funding at St. John’s House II, an affordable housing development near Melrose Library where Neighborhood Internet was recently installed. After Marble Hill shooting, Mamdani urges parking lot owners to keep ICE out
  • Mamdani2026 Governor’s Race: Mamdani steps up role in Hochul campaign with new attack ad on ‘bad apple’ Blakeman

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