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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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Education

Strive Charter School with extended hours opening this fall in the South Bronx

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Fashion

Bronx native Markisha Marie Williams goes all in on her luxury shoe brand, M. Marie

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Community

Governor Kathy Hochul visits South Bronx college for Black History Month fireside chat

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Environment

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

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

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Grand Street Settlement opens Pelham Parkway childcare center

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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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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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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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