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Emily Swanson

Emily Swanson is a reporter at the Bronx Times and 2023 graduate of the CUNY Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism. Originally from Minneapolis, MN, she now lives in the South Bronx neighborhood of Port Morris. She enjoys cooking, photography and rooting for the Knicks, Timberwolves, Liberty and Yankees.

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Politics

Rep. Ritchie Torres secures Congressional Black Caucus PAC endorsement

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Tenants at 1235 Woodycrest Ave., still displaced, living in poor conditions after August fire

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Tremont

Tenants at 2051 Webster Ave. rally over inconsistent heat and hot water, lack of cooking gas

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Port Morris

Bronx Brewery closes, at least for now, with Benito Bowl celebration

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OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Health care in the Bronx is a dangerous game of hurry up and wait

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Port Morris

EXCLUSIVE: Bronx Brewery closing South Bronx location after Feb. 8

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Montefiore nurses’ healthcare coverage expires as strike enters fourth week

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FreshDirect workers poised to strike over third-party delivery proposal

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Police & Fire

Bronx patient sues rehab center Odyssey House for alleged sexual abuse

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Politics

Justin Sanchez and Amanda Farías elected to lead Bronx City Council delegation

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Concourse

BronxWorks announces renovation plans and community priorities at annual Legislative Breakfast

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Health

Bronx Council Members Eric Dinowitz and Shirley Aldebol visit picket line as Nurses Strike enters week three

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Community

Dominican table tennis star Yasiris Ortiz brings her talents to “Marty Supreme” and NYC schools

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Mount Hope

Contractor suspended following Burnside Avenue demollition collapse

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Throggs Neck

One G or two? MTA celebrates Throgs Neck Bridge 65 year anniversary

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Arts & Entertainment

Bronx Museum opens “must-see” Seventh AIM Biennial show

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