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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.

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…
Rendering of River Commons.
Housing

Mayor Mamdani, NYC Health + Hospitals break ground on $255M River Commons, bringing 328 affordable homes to the South Bronx

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
The Van Cortlandt Park Stadium, which has been closed since 2021, has been recommended for demolition after a planning study conducted by NYC Parks.
Community

‘There is no way to repair it’ NYC Parks seeks funding for Van Cortlandt Park Stadium demolition 

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
Assemblyman Michael Benedetto thanks his supporters at the Bronx Havana Room, as he secures another term representing Assembly District 82.
Politics

Assemblyman Michael Benedetto secures re-election in District 82

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
Pilgrim Pharmacy owners Ray Macioci (right) and Michael Coscia (left).
Community

As independent pharmacies vanish, Pilgrim Pharmacy marks 50 years serving The Bronx

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
Rep. Ritchie Torres presents residents of Concourse Village with a ceremonial check to be put towards pipe replacement.
Community

Rep. Ritchie Torres secures $3.15M to replace aging pipes at Concourse Village

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
District 12 Council Member Kevin Riley with students at Leaders of Tomorrow middle school in Olinville.
Education

Council member Kevin Riley, MTX Group launch advanced AI program for Bronx middle schoolers

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
Several Bronx fans watch Qatar take on Switzerland during the FIFA World Cup on Saturday, June 14, while even more fans watch from a shaded tent nearby while beating the heat.
Sports

FIFA Bronx Fan Zone unites Bronx fans from around the world

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
State Assemblyman Michael Benedetto held a press conference on July 29, 2021, in response to Locust Point residents voicing concerns of congestion on the TN expressway.
Politics

2026 PRIMARIES: Jake Kuhl and Felix Omozusi take on longtime incumbent Michael Benedetto for AD-82 Assembly seat

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
Deborah Reich (center) holds her $25,000 ceremonial check for her work in World View High School with co-presidents Risa Daniels (left) and Laura Twersky (right).
Education

Norwood teacher wins $25,000 award for inspiring students through environmental justice

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
Tenants and members of Bronx Defenders, Community Action for Safe Apartments (CASA), New Settlement, Bronx Leadership Organizing Center, Met Council on Housing, PSC-CUNY and NYC-DSA rally outside of Hostos Community College ahead of the Bronx Rent Guidelines Board meeting.
Neighborhoods

‘The Bronx is not for sale’ Rent-stabilized tenants demand rent freeze at Bronx Rent Guidelines Board hearing

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
Tenants from 337–341 E. 146th St. and 705 Gerard Ave speak outside of Bronx Housing Court, detailing their experiences living in the David Kleiner-owned buildings and the lack of repairs.
Housing

Tenants rally outside Bronx Housing Court, demand repairs from notorious landlord David Kleiner

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
Bronx Community Board 10 District Manager Matt Cruz receives proclamations from Council Member Amanda Farías
Community

Matt Cruz departs Community Board 10 after nine years as district manager

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
The Throggs Neck Business Improvement District will celebrate America's 250th anniversary on June 14 at DeRosa-O'Boyle Triangle
Throggs Neck

Throggs Neck BID to hold America 250 celebration

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
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Community

Petition seeks to save “irreparable” Van Cortlandt Park Stadium from demolition

By Marina Samuel and ET Rodriguez Conversation…
Colin Kaepernick, founder of LUMI AI, poses with ten ninth graders who created graphic novels using the app at DREAM Charter School in Mott Haven.
Education

Colin Kaepernick visits DREAM Charter School students showcasing AI-created graphic novels

By Marina Samuel Conversation…
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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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Root your feet in the grass and look out
Tomorrow, 11:30 am

Yoga in the Garden
Wave Hill

Amy Frey’s new play follows Samuel Tread
Tomorrow, 2 pm

Intended by Amy Frey
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

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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

Once a small members-only breakfast, the
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Bronx Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit on 10/23
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THE BRONX MUSEUM & LEGAL AID SOCIETY
Oct. 24, 1 am

The Bronx Museum & Legal Aid Society Present: Community Joy
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BronxWorks will host the annual BronxWor
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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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