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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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EXCLUSIVE: Community Board 3 member voted out due to allegations of ‘disruptive behavior’

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Business

EXCLUSIVE: Bally’s discusses proposed gaming tax rates and local investment as MGM unexpectedly drops casino bid

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The New York City Department of Transportation officially opened the newest electric vehicle charging station in the borough, Wednesday. The site offers EV drivers four fast chargers (
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Electric Vehicles in the Bronx are charging ahead as the city installs a new fast charging station

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New city grants available for six businesses destroyed in March fire at Jerome and Burnside

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Montefiore Health System opens new WIC center in Throggs Neck

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Mitchel Houses residents cleared to return following boiler explosion

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Housing

Parkchester Preservation Management settles with Attorney General in “tenant blacklisting” case

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Fashion

Bronx streetwear shop City Jeans launches “Diamond in the Rough” shoe collab with adidas

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Throggs Neck

Super Foodtown reopens under second-generation ownership in Throggs Neck

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Lawmakers press for neighborhood protections at Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment hearing

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Bronx designer debuts jewelry made from Lime scooter parts

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Mamdani draws eager crowd — and one lookalike — to South Bronx Community Day event

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Police & Fire

Family of Saniyah Cheatham files $25M negligence claim against city and NYPD

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Hundreds flock to Longwood food distribution for people and pets

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Housing

Torres calls for federal assistance to Mitchel Houses and NYCHA following partial building collapse

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Bronx theater director wins prestigious $250K arts prize

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Envisioning the Sacred: Modern Art from the Collection
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ON TUESDAY’S HARLEM SWINGS and HOP
June 14, 7 pm

Harlem Tuesdays: FREE Swinging Lindy Hop Class!
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June 15, 11 am

Free Community Art-making “Artivism” Workshop with Ly Iris
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Join the Bronx Chamber of Commerce on Tu
June 16, all day

Bronx Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual Joseph P. Kelleher Memorial Golf Tournament at Bally’s Golf Links on June 16
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Get ready to move and groove with the Si
June 17, 1 pm

Silver Shoes Dance Club
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June 18, 7 pm

Juneteenth 2026 Celebration
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During National Homeownership Month, the
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NYC Homeownership Week – “Stay Cool” Lounge
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Free Men’s empowerment
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News

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  • Tenants and members of Bronx Defenders, Community Action for Safe Apartments (CASA), New Settlement, Bronx Leadership Organizing Center, Met Council on Housing, PSC-CUNY and NYC-DSA rally outside of Hostos Community College ahead of the Bronx Rent Guidelines Board meeting. ‘The Bronx is not for sale’ Rent-stabilized tenants demand rent freeze at Bronx Rent Guidelines Board hearing
  • people standing near a poolBig splash! Three new swimming pools open at public high schools in Manhattan, Brooklyn and the Bronx
  • NYPD officers at crime scene in BronxDeadly Bronx shooting: Two suspects sought for killing man in early-morning gun violence
  • Bronx Community Board 10 District Manager Matt Cruz receives proclamations from Council Member Amanda Farías Matt Cruz departs Community Board 10 after nine years as district manager

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