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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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Community

Bronx pet store owner says state ban on puppy sales hurts small businesses and customers

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Community

South Bronx student going from Highbridge to Harvard

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Election Day

Incumbent Sanchez fends off Cabrera, Vasquez in District 14 primary

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Election Day

Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson wins Democratic primary against Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr.

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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South Bronx polling site sees slow start, heated debate, and hope for evening rush on primary day

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Housing

After Bronx blaze, state bill targets landlords who leave tenants in limbo

By Emily Swanson and Shane O’Brien Conversation…
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Mayoral candidate Michael Blake qualifies for $2M in matching funds just days before primary

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Final phase of La Central breaks ground in Melrose after a decade in the making

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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New GrowNYC food distribution warehouse opens in Hunts Point

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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News

Family, clergy demand NYPD accountability after 2-year-old Montrell Williams found dead in East River

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Tenants rally for rent freeze ahead of Rent Guidelines Board’s Bronx public hearing

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Three-way fight for Council District 14 heating up in Bronx primary

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Politics

Ahead of the June 24 Democratic primary, here’s a roundup of Bronx endorsements for Mayor and BP

By Emily Swanson and Sadie Brown Conversation…
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Community

Bronx canners back push to double bottle and can deposit from 5 to 10 cents

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Nonprofit expands mental health care for seniors in the Bronx and citywide

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Development

Mayor Adams announces plan to close Rikers jail barge, create marine terminal in Hunts Point

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Things to do in the Bronx

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Derfner Judaica Museum + Art Collection
Tomorrow, 10:30 am

Taking a Broad View: Portrait Photography from the Collection
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The PPNA has booked a very hard to get a
Tomorrow, 7 pm

Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association Hosts November Community Event
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Nov. 13, 5 pm

Nighthunters: An Evening Owl Adventure
Wave Hill

Shreeyash Palshikar and Neel Murgai pres
Nov. 13, 7 pm

A Magical, Musical Diwali Celebration
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

Bronx-based nonprofit Infinite Variety P
Nov. 13, 7:30 pm

The Arena
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Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is
Nov. 14, 8 pm

BACHATÉAME NEW YORK! Luis Vargas & Monchy @Lehman Center, Sat, Nov. 14th
Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

Join us for a performance by Mind-Builde
Nov. 15, 2 pm

Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center Stage Band
Wave Hill

A fun-filled day of exploring educationa
Feb. 27, 2027, noon

Bronx Charter School Fair & Kids Activity Expo
The Boys’ Club of New York – Tiger Clubhouse

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News

  • police at the scene of a shooting in Canarsie, BrooklynDespite October uptick, NYPD sets record low for shootings over first 10 months of 2026, department says
  • MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber speaking with hand gestures to Gov. Kathy Hochul, shown listening to him.MTA wants incoming Democratic Congressional majorities to boost transit funding, insulate it from Trump tariffs
  • housing lottery Housing lottery in progress for 13 units in Tremont, rent starts at $2,040
  • bicyclist on protected bike lane in NYCNew Yorkers’ approval of midterm ballot question will ensure bike and bus lane projects are finished faster, with less risk of lawsuits, street advocates say
  • Astor Services celebrates opening of new South Bronx mental health facility

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