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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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Fordham University rolls out fleet of robots designed to deliver local food to hungry students in just 15 minutes

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L Train Vintage opens first Bronx store in Wakefield

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Mott Haven family enrichment center wins city Emerging Nonprofit award

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Vacant lots near High Bridge cleaned after yearslong battle with owner

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Haven Charter High School, aimed at preparing students for health care careers, celebrates grand opening in Morris Park

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First hearing of Bally’s Community Advisory Council shows majority support amid lingering concerns

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Supermarket manager in Bronx warns of SNAP cuts’ impact on small businesses

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Two online fundraisers for family of slain officer Didarul Islam generate nearly $500,000

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Hochul and Torres rally at Lincoln Hospital against ‘cruel’ Trump health care cuts

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Hundreds line up at Citizens Bank Crosby Avenue branch for Shakespeare in the Park tickets

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Funeral for 1-year-old River Wilson highlights concerns over daycare regulations and accountability

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Attorney General warns of Bad Bunny ticket scammers

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How Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is ending Food Bank’s two nutritional programs for Bronx families

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New nonprofit-owned restaurant Nourish opens in Mott Haven

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Bally’s Community Advisory Council holds first meeting

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Family of Montrell Williams announces $60 million claim against NYPD for negligence in toddler’s murder

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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
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  • 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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