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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.

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…
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…
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Community Celebration

Where to celebrate the 4th of July in the Bronx

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
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Derfner Judaica Museum + Art Collection
Tomorrow, 10:30 am

Taking a Broad View: Portrait Photography from the Collection
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Root your feet in the grass and look out
Tomorrow, 11:30 am

Yoga in the Garden
Wave Hill

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Tomorrow, noon

Bushwick Uncovered: Brunch, Street Art & Open Studios
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Join us for a Meet the Artist program wi
Tomorrow, 2 pm

Meet the Artists: Melanie Brewster and Noormah Jamal
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Lehman Center for the Performing Arts pr
Tomorrow, 4 pm

Lehman Center for the Performing Arts presents Aida Cuevas & Flor de Toloache – An exquisite night of women in Mariachi!
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

Join us for a guided reading discussion
Oct. 21, 6 pm

Open Veins of Latin America at 55
La Casa de Los Pueblos

Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Ga
Oct. 22, 2 pm

Public Gallery Tour
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BronxWorks will host the annual BronxWor
Oct. 24, 10 am

BronxWorks Monster Mash Hunger Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk
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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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