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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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Environment

Riverdale landlord and business owner finds solar solution to meet Local Law 97 requirements

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Police & Fire

City Council makes unified push for increased FDNY staffing following several deadly Bronx fires

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Housing Solutions of New York opens new South Bronx office and no-line food pantry

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Community Board 6 votes ‘No’ on massive West Farms affordable housing project

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Housing

Highbridge affordable housing development in progress has already added $23 million to the Bronx economy, developers say

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Council Member Kevin Riley promotes new content creator bill at TikTok small business event

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Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Bronx orgs rally against ICE activity in Norwood

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OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | ‘Weak oversight’ is failing Mitchell-Lama residents

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OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Who you gonna call with NYCHA problems? The Ombudsperson Call Center!

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OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | NYCHA: The city’s worst landlord

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Business

TikTok Small Business Showcase welcomes entrepreneurs from the Bronx and nationwide

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Politics

Mamdani ‘NYCHA In Your Neighborhood’ hearings kick off in the Bronx

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Morrisania

Bronx residents rally against funding cuts to Renaissance Youth Center

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America 250: Morris Park event honors Gouverneur Morris, a founding father from the Bronx

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Hunts Point native Felipe Garcia challenging AOC in June primary

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Mayor Mamdani announced Honda of the Bronx faces city fines, enforcement for illegal business practices

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July 6, 11 am

Overlapping Empires: A Solo Exhibition by Samantha Box
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Fire Safety for Older Adults Presented by the FDNY
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July 9, 6 pm

Latin American Foto Festival – Opening reception
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Mexican American photographer Alicia Ver
July 11, 5 pm

Latin American Foto Festival 2026 Photobook Talk with Alicia Vera: Va a Llover Toda La Noche
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July 29, 6 pm

Foraging Walk with Robin Greenfield in the Bronx
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News

  • MTA new R211 D train cars running in BrooklynAbout ‘D’-arn time: MTA rolls out shiny new R211 trains on the D line, replacing 1980s-era rail cars
  • The Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee officially opened its first Bronx location on July 1, drawing crowds of eager customers whose lines wrapped around the block before the restaurant opened its doors. Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee opens its first Bronx location in The Hub
  • deadly pedestrian traffic death in vision zero eraVision Zero: NYC pedestrian traffic deaths hit record low for first half of this year, DOT data
  • Inside the Bronx’s new gaming spot: Bledix Gaming Cafe creates a unique neighborhood hangout
  • A rally with City Council members and advocates for the expansion of the Fair Fares program.NYC BUDGET: Fair Fares half-priced fare program expanded to make 340,000 more New Yorkers eligible

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