Marina Samuel, Author at Bronx Times – Page 5 of 11

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…

About 40 participants attended South Bronx Unite's monthly meeting to reimagine the New York Post building.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Pelham Bay Little League calls for city action over drug use, encampments around Westchester Avenue fields

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Housing

Tracey Towers residents demand more oversight of Mitchell-Lama housing after proposed 31% rent hike

By Marina Samuel Conversation…

Wilfredo Laracuente.

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.

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…

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