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

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

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

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

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

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Tenth annual Element of Hip-Hop Awards celebrates Bronx artistic legacy

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BronxWorks street outreach teams provide on-the-spot assistance, whether Code Blue or springtime temps

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Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition unveils rebranding to ‘Our Bronx’

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OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | How do Bronx commuters grin and bear slow cross-borough travel?

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AOC and Ritchie Torres denounce Trump for attacking Iran without seeking Congressional approval

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Destination Tomorrow stands strong despite challenges under Trump administration

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Iconic journalistic photos from around the world on display at Bronx Documentary Center

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Nancy Pelosi visits Bronx for Women’s History Month chat, hosted by Ritchie Torres

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Widow sues Country Club nursing home, alleging neglect led to 85-year-old’s death

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Disability services nonprofit facing crisis while owed $6 million in state contract payouts

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Mother of Dylan Contreras attends State of the Union as guest of Senator Chuck Schumer

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