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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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MIDTOWN MASS SHOOTING: Officer Didarul Islam’s Parkchester neighbors remember him as friendly, prayerful

By Emily Swanson
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Business

Some Bronx neighborhoods say no to City of Yes in ongoing lawsuit

By Emily Swanson
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Signarama adds South Bronx location, serving local orgs and entrepreneurs

By Emily Swanson
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South Bronx kids learn golf and life lessons with First Tee program

By Emily Swanson
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Community

Borough President Vanessa Gibson lends conditional support to Kingsbridge Armory land use application

By Emily Swanson
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Police & Fire

Bronx Defenders reach tentative deal to end brief strike, but other nonprofit legal services remain in jeopardy

By Emily Swanson
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Community

Family of Saniyah Cheatham call for accountability at funeral for teen who died in NYPD custody

By Emily Swanson
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Politics

AOC campaign office vandalized, apparently by anti-Israel protesters

By Emily Swanson
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Edenwald

New members of PSA 8 tenant council sworn in at Edenwald Houses

By Emily Swanson
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Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment: Bronxites say ‘let’s get it done’ at Borough President Gibson’s public hearing

By Emily Swanson
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Community

Bronx General Post Office sold to Maddd Equities for $44 million

By Emily Swanson
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Throggs Neck

Bronx electeds express disappointment with Bally’s vote

By Emily Swanson
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Education

Battling hunger: DOE food truck distributes free summer meals in Edenwald

By Emily Swanson
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Environment

Parks Department kicks off once-per-decade trees census in the Bronx and beyond

By Emily Swanson
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Bally’s plan goes belly up: Marmorato leads City Council rejection of Throggs Neck casino bid

By Emily Swanson
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Bronx music festival Summer Jam 2025 boasted record turnout

By Emily Swanson
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Envisioning the Sacred: Modern Art from the Collection
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April 21, 7 pm

Harlem Tuesdays: FREE Swinging Lindy Hop Class!
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April 22, 1 pm

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April 25, 3 pm

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