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Emily Swanson

Emily Swanson is a reporter at the Bronx Times and recent 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, Liberty and Yankees.

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Mayoral candidate Michael Blake qualifies for $2M in matching funds just days before primary

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Final phase of La Central breaks ground in Melrose after a decade in the making

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New GrowNYC food distribution warehouse opens in Hunts Point

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Family, clergy demand NYPD accountability after 2-year-old Montrell Williams found dead in East River

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Tenants rally for rent freeze ahead of Rent Guidelines Board’s Bronx public hearing

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Three-way fight for Council District 14 heating up in Bronx primary

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Ahead of the June 24 Democratic primary, here’s a roundup of Bronx endorsements for Mayor and BP

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Bronx canners back push to double bottle and can deposit from 5 to 10 cents

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Nonprofit expands mental health care for seniors in the Bronx and citywide

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Mayor Adams announces plan to close Rikers jail barge, create marine terminal in Hunts Point

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Rent freeze debate heats up as NYC board prepares to vote on increases

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Kingsbridge Armory developer, local nonprofit announce community ownership agreement

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Staffing crisis puts care for disabled New Yorkers at risk, Bronx leader warns

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Bronx and UK barbers swap shops

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Rep. Torres: Trump cuts to SNAP and Medicaid would spell disaster for the Bronx

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Former shelter now offers permanent homes for survivors of domestic violence

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