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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.

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…
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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…
Rep. Ritchie Torres and Rep. George Latimer are pushing to require ICE to notify families when a detainee dies, is hospitalized or experiences a medical emergency in custody under a new bill introduced Friday.
Fordham

Rep. Ritchie Torres calls on Community Preservation Corporation to help tenants of Ved Parkash buildings in foreclosure

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
Assemblymember Amanda Septimo speaks out against the Essential Plan cuts at the Tax the Rich rally, alongside State Sens. Jose Serrano and Kristen Gonzalez.
Health

As Essential Plan cuts approach, advocates urge Governor Hochul to raise taxes on rich

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
Promises Day ceremony at Woodlawn Cemetery in 2025.
Woodlawn Heights

‘Promises Day’ at Woodlawn Cemetery offers free final resting place for loved ones

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
A man shopping at Al-Aqsa Supermarket in Bangla Bazaar.
Food

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | From grocery stores to a neighborhood: Bangla Bazaar’s growth in the Bronx

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
The heavy-duty tow truck removed a tractor-trailor off of the Throgs Neck Expressway service road.

Tow operation clears illegally parked trucks from Throgs Neck Expressway service road

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
OneNYC Yasser Salem, moderator Dalourny Nemorin and the NY-15 candidates, Michael Blake and Jose Vega.
Politics

Michael Blake and Jose Vega debate housing, immigration and Israel in NY-15 race.

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
Michael Blake and Jose Vega will participate in the OneNYC debate.
Politics

NY-15 challengers to face off in OneNYC Action debate, Rep. Ritchie Torres opts out

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
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Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Ga
Today, 2 pm

Public Gallery Tour
Wave Hill

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

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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
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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

Meet and mingle with Wave Hill’s g
Sept. 24, 5:30 pm

Gardeners’ Party Honoring Our American Elm
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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
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