About the Author

Emily Swanson
Emily Swanson is a reporter at the Bronx Times and recent 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, Liberty and Yankees.
News
Bronx leaders rally against proposed $300B SNAP cut, warn of devastating local impact
Bronx traffic deaths drop 43% as city hits record-low fatalities in first half of 2025
Bronx playground gets major makeover with $3M investment
Million dollar potties: Five new modular restrooms open in NYC parks topped $1 million each to install
NYC Mayor’s Race: Trump says he’ll ‘arrest’ Mamdani over potential ICE interference, praises Adams’ reelection bid
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