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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.

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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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Politics

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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Castle Hill

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

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Melrose

Community Board 1 launches twice-monthly book exchange

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Community

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

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Kingsbridge

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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Community

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

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Hunts Point

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

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Throggs Neck

Bally’s Bronx casino plan proceeds to final state approval

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Community

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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Kingsbridge

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

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Sherman Creek Park waterfront restoration work boosted by $80K Con Edison grant

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Bronx punk band Planta Industrial plays to packed house for EP release show

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