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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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Jamie Towers secures $4 million in state funds for repairs after years of resident complaints

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At University of Mount Saint Vincent, Dax House program helps give housing insecure students a safe place to live

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New city program aims to preserve supportive housing for homeless and vulnerable New Yorkers

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Three Bronx girl wrestlers raise money to compete at the Fargo Nationals Championship

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Democracy Prep Endurance High School senior plans phone-free fun day

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Education

‘Our voices go unheard’ Graduating seniors say they barely learned at South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures and the Arts

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Work to begin this fall on Tibbetts Brook daylighting, one of the city’s largest green infrastructure investments

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2026 PRIMARIES: Democrats Marty Dolan and Felipe Garcia challenging AOC for Bronx and Queens District 14

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Business

Mayor Mamdani pledges investment and support at inaugural Bronx Economic Development Summit

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Hundreds convene for the first Bronx Economic Development Summit

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Community

Bronx Science student wins statewide award for mental health advocacy

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Riverdale landlord and business owner finds solar solution to meet Local Law 97 requirements

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Police & Fire

City Council makes unified push for increased FDNY staffing following several deadly Bronx fires

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Housing Solutions of New York opens new South Bronx office and no-line food pantry

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Community Board 6 votes ‘No’ on massive West Farms affordable housing project

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Highbridge affordable housing development in progress has already added $23 million to the Bronx economy, developers say

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