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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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AOC and Ritchie Torres denounce Trump for attacking Iran without seeking Congressional approval

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Destination Tomorrow stands strong despite challenges under Trump administration

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Iconic journalistic photos from around the world on display at Bronx Documentary Center

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Nancy Pelosi visits Bronx for Women’s History Month chat, hosted by Ritchie Torres

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Widow sues Country Club nursing home, alleging neglect led to 85-year-old’s death

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Disability services nonprofit facing crisis while owed $6 million in state contract payouts

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Mother of Dylan Contreras attends State of the Union as guest of Senator Chuck Schumer

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The Bronx’s only blood donation center opens in Throggs Neck

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Pamela Guerrero’s family still awaiting answers two months after she was found dead in Soundview

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Education

Strive Charter School with extended hours opening this fall in the South Bronx

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Fashion

Bronx native Markisha Marie Williams goes all in on her luxury shoe brand, M. Marie

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Governor Kathy Hochul visits South Bronx college for Black History Month fireside chat

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Congress Members demand Con Edison response to dielectric fluid leaks into Bronx River

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City’s expedited affordable housing process kicks off with Mott Haven Powerhouse Apartments

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Mamdani breaks ground on East Harlem affordable housing and arts center in former NYPD parking lot

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Ritchie Torres hosts House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries at Black History Month celebration

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