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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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Environment

Congress Members demand Con Edison response to dielectric fluid leaks into Bronx River

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Development

City’s expedited affordable housing process kicks off with Mott Haven Powerhouse Apartments

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Mamdani breaks ground on East Harlem affordable housing and arts center in former NYPD parking lot

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Ritchie Torres hosts House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries at Black History Month celebration

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Health

‘Total chaos’: Montefiore Moses emergency nurses prepare union charges alleging retaliation

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Education

Grand Street Settlement opens Pelham Parkway childcare center

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Politics

Rep. Ritchie Torres secures Congressional Black Caucus PAC endorsement

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Community

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

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Community

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

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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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Business

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

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Health

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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