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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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Monroe University women’s volleyball team heads to national championship

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Elsie Encarnacion wins City Council District 8 to succeed her boss Diana Ayala

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Therapy dog Polly brings comfort to young cancer patients at Montefiore

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‘It all ends today’: notorious Rikers jail barge removed from Hunts Point

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District 13 Democrat Shirley Aldebol defeats Republican Kristy Marmorato in the borough’s only flipped seat

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BREAKING: Democrat Shirley Aldebol defeats Republican Kristy Marmorato in District 13 race

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Election Day 2025 live updates: Bronxites head out to vote in the mayoral election

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NYC Marathon: runners celebrate Bronx Medal Monday

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Keeping the ‘essence of circus’ alive: Flip Circus brings generations of fun to the Bronx

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ACES afterschool program teaches tennis, academics and emotional well-being

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Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment plan passes City Council

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Parks advocates lead South Bronx tour, calling for increased city investment

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Boys’ Club of New York opens new South Bronx clubhouse

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New Bronx Community Solutions mobile van hits the streets to address drug addiction in the borough

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Orange Bank & Trust opens new Throggs Neck branch

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Council District 13 candidates debate local development, Trump and more

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Nov. 13, 5 pm

Nighthunters: An Evening Owl Adventure
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A Magical, Musical Diwali Celebration
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

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Nov. 13, 7:30 pm

The Arena
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Nov. 14, 8 pm

BACHATÉAME NEW YORK! Luis Vargas & Monchy @Lehman Center, Sat, Nov. 14th
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Join us for a performance by Mind-Builde
Nov. 15, 2 pm

Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center Stage Band
Wave Hill

A fun-filled day of exploring educationa
Feb. 27, 2027, noon

Bronx Charter School Fair & Kids Activity Expo
The Boys’ Club of New York – Tiger Clubhouse

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News

  • MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber speaking with hand gestures to Gov. Kathy Hochul, shown listening to him.MTA wants incoming Democratic Congressional majorities to boost transit funding, insulate it from Trump tariffs
  • 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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