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About the Author

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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Community

Bronx Democrats celebrate election wins, honor departing council members at holiday party

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Game on! Lehman Educational Campus receives $5.6M for new athletic fields

By Emily Swanson
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State Senator Gustavo Rivera hosts Day of Action against ICE enforcement in the Bronx

By Emily Swanson
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Health

Borough President Gibson and Council Member Ayala allocate $750K for Gotham Health, Belvis lobby upgrades

By Emily Swanson
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BREAKING: Bally’s wins state casino license to build a casino-hotel complex in Ferry Point Park

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Politics

South Bronx Assembly Member Amanda Septimo joins race challenging Ritchie Torres for Congressional District 15

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Grand Concourse Library to be fully remodeled with affordable apartments on top

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Castle Hill

Officials break ground on $17 million renovations to Castle Hill Library

By Emily Swanson
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Melrose

Community Board 1 launches twice-monthly book exchange

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Community

Andre Easton brings classroom-style learning and socialist values to his Congressional campaign

By Emily Swanson
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Bronx runners shine in the Running of the Bulls 5K

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Bronx River Houses unveils new murals, designed by an artist who grew up inside the development

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Community

Jacobi Medical Center commemorates World AIDS Day amid federal pullback of recognition

By Emily Swanson
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Hunts Point

$1.7 billion Hunts Point Access Improvement Project completed after 6 years, promising safer streets

By Emily Swanson
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Throggs Neck

Bally’s Bronx casino plan proceeds to final state approval

By Emily Swanson
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Bronx Community Foundation welcomes new executive director

By Emily Swanson
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