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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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Housing

Mamdani administration launches tools to help homeowners build backyard tiny homes, basement apartments

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Health

New recreation center coming to Walter Gladwin Park, serving ‘recreation desert’ neighborhood

By Emily Swanson
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Education

KIPP NYC charter school expands this fall with new South Bronx campus

By Emily Swanson
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Housing

Mayor Mamdani announces $2.17 million court judgment against notorious South Bronx landlord Seth Miller

By Emily Swanson
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Development

Baez Place supportive housing project opens in Claremont, offering stability and support for Bronx residents

By Emily Swanson
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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
Housing

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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Community

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’

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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
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