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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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Wakefield native releases documentary on Black maternal health disparities

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South Bronx residents protest new 2,200-bed migrant shelter

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Bronx Science senior named finalist for NFL Latino Youth Honors

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Arts & Entertainment

Bronx poet Roya Marsh celebrates launch of second book, “savings time”

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Middle schoolers successfully lobby Mayor Adams for local farmers market

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Bronx anti-gun violence group B.R.A.G. receives citywide honors

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Gov. Hochul announces $140 million for upgrades at Bronx hospital

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Electeds pledge support for migrants following ICE raid that rattled Highbridge community

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City confirms 2,200-bed South Bronx shelter will open in February despite opposition during heated meeting

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FDNY: faulty electrical wiring caused Jan. 10 five-alarm fire in Allerton neighborhood

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South Bronx shelter plan sparks outrage as residents and officials push back

By Emily Swanson
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Bronx students map their communities to address challenges and envision change

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Rep. Torres introduces bill targeting slumlords; requires heat sensors in federally subsidized buildings

By Emily Swanson
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Bronx housing owners top public advocate Worst Landlords list

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Acclaimed reggae documentary to make NYC premiere at Bronx Music Hall

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Three Bronx Catholic schools to close amid financial struggles and declining enrollment

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