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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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State Senator Gustavo Rivera hosts Day of Action against ICE enforcement in the Bronx

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Borough President Gibson and Council Member Ayala allocate $750K for Gotham Health, Belvis lobby upgrades

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BREAKING: Bally’s wins state casino license to build a casino-hotel complex in Ferry Point Park

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South Bronx Assembly Member Amanda Septimo joins race challenging Ritchie Torres for Congressional District 15

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Grand Concourse Library to be fully remodeled with affordable apartments on top

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Officials break ground on $17 million renovations to Castle Hill Library

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Community Board 1 launches twice-monthly book exchange

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Andre Easton brings classroom-style learning and socialist values to his Congressional campaign

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Bronx runners shine in the Running of the Bulls 5K

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Bronx River Houses unveils new murals, designed by an artist who grew up inside the development

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Jacobi Medical Center commemorates World AIDS Day amid federal pullback of recognition

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$1.7 billion Hunts Point Access Improvement Project completed after 6 years, promising safer streets

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Bally’s Bronx casino plan proceeds to final state approval

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Bronx Community Foundation welcomes new executive director

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Citymeals on Wheels offers food, connection for Bronx older adults

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Former Kingsbridge daycare owner convicted of murder for toddler’s fentanyl poisoning death in 2023

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