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.
In the Bronx, concerns of affordability and last minute voter registration propelled Mamdani to victory
By Sadie Brown and Emily Swanson
News
At 161 St–Yankee Stadium, MTA employees spread Holiday joy with toys and tradition
Senator Jamaal T. Bailey presents $1 million for NYPD surveillance cameras in Co-op City
Jewish Bronxites reflect on a Hanukkah season of joy, tragedy and triumph of light over darkness
Remembering the MetroCard — NYC’s beloved subway and bus fare card, which goes the way of the token on Dec. 31
Housing lottery in progress for 13 units in Williamsbridge mixed-use building, rent starts at $1,546
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