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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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Education

South Bronx Adult Learning Center opens, expanding education access for adults

By Emily Swanson
Bronx City Council member supported bill to legalize basement apartments
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City Council advances Bronx lawmaker’s bill cementing City of Yes legalization of basement apartments, tiny houses

By Emily Swanson
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Business

Eric Michael creates ‘Chef Doula’, a business combining maternal and nutritional support

By Emily Swanson
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Council Member Pierina Sanchez gathers support for the Safer Homes Act, overhauling the Third Party Transfer program

By Emily Swanson
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Tenth annual Element of Hip-Hop Awards celebrates Bronx artistic legacy

By Emily Swanson
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BronxWorks street outreach teams provide on-the-spot assistance, whether Code Blue or springtime temps

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Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition unveils rebranding to ‘Our Bronx’

By Emily Swanson
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Our Forgotten Borough

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | How do Bronx commuters grin and bear slow cross-borough travel?

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Politics

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

By Emily Swanson
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Destination Tomorrow stands strong despite challenges under Trump administration

By Emily Swanson
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Arts & Entertainment

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

By Emily Swanson
House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joins Rep. Ritchie Torres, Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Council Speaker Julie Menin, former Council Member Jimmy Vacca and others for a Women's History Month event on March 1, 2026.
Politics

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

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

By Emily Swanson
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Community

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

By Emily Swanson
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Politics

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

By Emily Swanson
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Community

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

By Emily Swanson
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