"Today, The Bronx Times, Bronx Times-Reporter and amNewYork debut a yearlong series examining the unique history, challenges and complexities of living in the Bronx. "Our Forgotten Borough" continues the Bronx Times' 45-year tradition of hyperlocal journalism and storytelling with in-depth explorations of the most important issues facing our community. From hospitals to transit, infrastructure to arts and culture, we aim to represent the borough's most urgent needs and greatest strengths with equal care and respect."
"Since its inception as an independent community newspaper, the Bronx Times has proudly served the Bronx with hyperlocal news that directly impacts their lives. Our team are not just local reporters, they're your neighbors; our Bronx Bureau Chief, Lesley Cosme Torres, grew up in the Bronx. Reporters Emily Swanson and Marina Samuel also live here. Each week in print and every day on BxTimes.com , they report on everything from local politics and development to independent arts and local business."
A yearlong initiative examines the Bronx's history, challenges and complexities, focusing on hospitals, transit, infrastructure, arts and culture. The effort continues a 45-year tradition of hyperlocal journalism that aims to represent urgent needs and borough strengths. Local reporters who live in the Bronx, including the Bronx Bureau Chief Lesley Cosme Torres and reporters Emily Swanson and Marina Samuel, cover local politics, development, independent arts and businesses. The work emphasizes diligence, fairness and pride rooted in decades of community engagement. The initiative seeks to inspire action, drive conversation, counter misperceptions, and amplify community calls for accountability from city officials. Schneps Media's legacy underpins the effort.
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