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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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New Wakefield housing development prioritizes women-led households, offers path out of shelters

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Pelham Bay native stars in timely new play, “Domino Effect”

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South Bronx students unplug — and thrive — under all-day cell phone ban

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2025 Yankees and Mets home games expected to generate over $900M in economic impact for NYC

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Bronx Science students named regional winners for prestigious ExploraVision contest

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine students star in new PBS documentary

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Bronx Community Board votes down Bally’s casino proposal after ejecting public from meeting

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Patterson Houses soon to receive outdoor space upgrades

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Yankee Stadium’s 2025 menu hits a home run with new local flavors and fan-favorite treats

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EXCLUSIVE: Bally’s announces $625M in community benefits to accompany proposed casino complex

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New school-based mental health clinics open in South Bronx and Central Brookyln

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Tenants displaced from Allerton fire can now apply for low-interest federal loans

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EXCLUSIVE | Bally’s foundation bid $8.5M for Preston High School property, but Sisters rejected offer

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  • The senior class at Fordham High School for the Arts produced its first-ever, entirely student led production. A courtroom drama called "Reasonable Doubt," which tells the story of Elena Price who is on trial for the murder of her husband, London Price. Fordham High School for the Arts launches first student-produced, original play, ‘Reasonable Doubt’
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  • Around 60 young tennis players got to take some shots with Hall of Fame tennis pros Tracy Austin and Gigi Fernández Sunday at the the International Tennis Hall of Fame’s Be Legendary program. Tennis Hall of Fame players inspire young Bronx students at Cary Leeds Center Workshop
  • Officials break ground on $17 million renovations to Castle Hill Library
  • Bronx’s Little Italy held their annual tree lighting ceremony to kick off the holiday season

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