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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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Housing

City begins process of converting Morris Heights homeless shelter into supportive housing

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Politics

Council District 8 hopefuls face off at South Bronx forum

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Neighborhoods

Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club modernizes flagship Bronx clubhouse with $7.5M upgrade

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Community

District Attorney hosts evening of kinship and support for crime survivors

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Politics

Developer files ethics complaint against Rep. Espaillat over Kingsbridge Armory bid

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Business

Bronx ‘Godfather of Instagram’ helps local businesses shine online

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Throggs Neck

Preston High School saved from closure in $8.5M deal with Bally’s Foundation

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo speaks during the National Action Network National Convention in New York City
Election Day

Cuomo holds commanding lead in Bronx mayoral poll, Siena/‌AARP finds

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Politics

Bronx elected officials raise concerns following Puerto Rico islandwide power outage

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Courts

Bronx district leader and Board of Elections employee pleads guilty to conspiracy charges

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Health

New clinic treating mental health challenges and substance abuse opens in the South Bronx

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Police & Fire

20 alleged Bronx gang members indicted in crime spree tied to murder, 14 shootings

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Politics

International student visas revoked at Lehman College, Fordham University

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Community

Hundreds mourn at Bronx vigil for victims of Dominican nightclub collapse

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Politics

Several Bronx candidates secure key endorsements from labor, religion and housing groups in 2025 races

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Politics

Bronx hearing confronts legacy of slavery and the path to reparations

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Derfner Judaica Museum + Art Collection
Today, 10:30 am

Envisioning the Sacred: Modern Art from the Collection
Derfner Judaica Museum

Van Cortlandt House Museum presents Over
Today, 11 am

Overlapping Empires: A Solo Exhibition by Samantha Box
The Van Cortlandt House Museum

Join the Bronx Chamber of Commerce on Tu
Today, all day

Bronx Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual Joseph P. Kelleher Memorial Golf Tournament at Bally’s Golf Links on June 16
Bally’s Golf Links

ON TUESDAY’S HARLEM SWINGS and HOP
Today, 7 pm

Harlem Tuesdays: FREE Swinging Lindy Hop Class!
Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy

Get ready to move and groove with the Si
Tomorrow, 1 pm

Silver Shoes Dance Club
Sister Annunciata Bethell Senior Center

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June 18, 7 pm

Juneteenth 2026 Celebration
Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture

During National Homeownership Month, the
June 19, 4 pm

NYC Homeownership Week – “Stay Cool” Lounge
Sankofa Haus

Cheyenne Pohl performs live at Shrine NY
June 22, 10 pm

Cheyenne Pohl One Night Only @ Shrine NYC
Shrine World Music Venue

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  • Democracy Prep Endurance High School senior plans phone-free fun day
  • NBA champion Shaquille O’Neal provides free sneakers for middle school students at M.S. 180
  • ‘Our voices go unheard’ Graduating seniors say they barely learned at South Bronx Charter School for International Cultures and the Arts

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