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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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Nonprofit expands mental health care for seniors in the Bronx and citywide

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Development

Mayor Adams announces plan to close Rikers jail barge, create marine terminal in Hunts Point

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Housing

Rent freeze debate heats up as NYC board prepares to vote on increases

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Neighborhoods

Kingsbridge Armory developer, local nonprofit announce community ownership agreement

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Staffing crisis puts care for disabled New Yorkers at risk, Bronx leader warns

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Business

Bronx and UK barbers swap shops

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Rep. Ritchie Torres calls on the Community Preservation Corporation to create a long-term plan for stability for Ved Parkash buildings in foreclosure.
Politics

Rep. Torres: Trump cuts to SNAP and Medicaid would spell disaster for the Bronx

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Housing

Former shelter now offers permanent homes for survivors of domestic violence

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Politics

Bronx high school students participate in citywide pro-democracy walkout

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Politics

Bronx Borough President race enters final stretch as candidates present competing visions

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Courts

Thousands of Bronx immigrants may be entitled to part of class action civil rights settlement

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Education

New Head Start centers opening this fall in Pelham Parkway, three other Bronx neighborhoods

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Housing

Small landlords say city is failing them amid New York’s housing crisis

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Bronx-based culinary program trains the chefs of tomorrow

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Community

All Hallows student fundraiser helps save senior prom

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Politics

Clarisa Alayeto resumes CD8 campaign following legal challenges

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Derfner Judaica Museum + Art Collection
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Envisioning the Sacred: Modern Art from the Collection
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Overlapping Empires: A Solo Exhibition by Samantha Box
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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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Harlem Tuesdays: FREE Swinging Lindy Hop Class!
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June 17, 1 pm

Silver Shoes Dance Club
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June 18, 2 pm

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June 18, 7 pm

Juneteenth 2026 Celebration
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June 22, 10 pm

Cheyenne Pohl One Night Only @ Shrine NYC
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