Emily Swanson, Author at Bronx Times

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Politics

In the Bronx, Bernie Sanders rallies thousands who support taxing the rich

By Emily Swanson

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Advocates rally against any Cross Bronx expansion ahead of April 7 state deadline

By Emily Swanson

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36 years later, Bronxites remember the 87 victims of the Happy Land fire

By Emily Swanson

Council Member Althea Stevens allocates $100K to STEM center at Andrew Freedman Home

By Emily Swanson

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Mott Haven group sounds the alarm to elected officials about poor living conditions in the South Bronx

By Emily Swanson

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Community Board 11 residents debate supportive housing project in Pelham Parkway

By Emily Swanson

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Community leaders press for details on the new Bronx jail — and investment in keeping people out

By Emily Swanson

Housing

Mamdani administration launches tools to help homeowners build backyard tiny homes, basement apartments

By Emily Swanson

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Health

New recreation center coming to Walter Gladwin Park, serving ‘recreation desert’ neighborhood

By Emily Swanson

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KIPP NYC charter school expands this fall with new South Bronx campus

By Emily Swanson

Housing

Mayor Mamdani announces $2.17 million court judgment against notorious South Bronx landlord Seth Miller

By Emily Swanson

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Baez Place supportive housing project opens in Claremont, offering stability and support for Bronx residents

By Emily Swanson

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South Bronx Adult Learning Center opens, expanding education access for adults

By Emily Swanson

Bronx City Council member supported bill to legalize basement apartments

Housing

City Council advances Bronx lawmaker’s bill cementing City of Yes legalization of basement apartments, tiny houses

By Emily Swanson

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Business

Eric Michael creates ‘Chef Doula’, a business combining maternal and nutritional support

By Emily Swanson

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Council Member Pierina Sanchez gathers support for the Safer Homes Act, overhauling the Third Party Transfer program

By Emily Swanson

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