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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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Jacobi Medical Center commemorates World AIDS Day amid federal pullback of recognition

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$1.7 billion Hunts Point Access Improvement Project completed after 6 years, promising safer streets

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Bally’s Bronx casino plan proceeds to final state approval

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Bronx Community Foundation welcomes new executive director

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Citymeals on Wheels offers food, connection for Bronx older adults

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Former Kingsbridge daycare owner convicted of murder for toddler’s fentanyl poisoning death in 2023

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Sherman Creek Park waterfront restoration work boosted by $80K Con Edison grant

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Bronx punk band Planta Industrial plays to packed house for EP release show

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Powerful portraits of immigrant New Yorkers on display in Van Cortlandt Park

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Michael Blake draws fire for Congressional District 15 campaign launch video

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Tyson ‘TJ’ Harps laid to rest as suspect in teen’s fatal shooting remains at large

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State casino licensing board visits potential Bally’s Ferry Point site as NYC license decision nears

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Parks Department commissioners, Community Board 3 leaders and elected officials lift dirt with gold shovels to officially break ground at Daniel Boone Playground in the Longwood neighborhood.
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Officials break ground on inclusive redesign of Daniel Boone Playground

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In the Bronx, concerns of affordability and last minute voter registration propelled Mamdani to victory

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Attorney Dalourny Nemorin launches campaign to unseat Ritchie Torres in District 15

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‘It’s a miracle how vibrant this parish continues to be’: Holy Rosary Church celebrates 100 years

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Derfner Judaica Museum + Art Collection
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Taking a Broad View: Portrait Photography from the Collection
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FREE Bronx Healthy Aging & Wellness Expo
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Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Ga
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Public Gallery Tour
Wave Hill

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Nov. 13, 7 pm

A Magical, Musical Diwali Celebration
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BACHATÉAME NEW YORK! Luis Vargas & Monchy @Lehman Center, Sat, Nov. 14th
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Bronx Charter School Fair & Kids Activity Expo
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News

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  • housing lottery Housing lottery in progress for 13 units in Tremont, rent starts at $2,040
  • bicyclist on protected bike lane in NYCNew Yorkers’ approval of midterm ballot question will ensure bike and bus lane projects are finished faster, with less risk of lawsuits, street advocates say
  • Astor Services celebrates opening of new South Bronx mental health facility
  • Throggs Neck Halloween Parade celebrates 40 years of bringing families together

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