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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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Community

Bronx hosts meeting of Conservative Party candidates for citywide office

By Emily Swanson
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Politics

“Is he Black?”: Public advocate candidate questions Jumaane Williams’ identity and connection to Black community

By Emily Swanson
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Bronx DA urges lawmakers to tighten cannabis and retail theft laws to protect small businesses

By Emily Swanson
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Arts & Entertainment

The Kid Mero looks to elevate local talent in his home boro: ‘I love the Bronx so f—-n’ much’

By Emily Swanson
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Mott Haven

Community Board 1 Chair Clarisa Alayeto announces City Council run

By Emily Swanson
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Around Town

Bronx native and NCAA basketball standout Boogie Fland leads Arkansas to hard-fought win at Madison Square Garden 

By Emily Swanson
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Books

Kids Comic Con at Bronx Community College draws hundreds of young superheroes

By Emily Swanson
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Neighborhoods

Former students hold memorial for longtime Monroe High School teacher Tom Porton

By Emily Swanson
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Morris Heights

Mayor unveils program to address violent crime on 10 targeted NYC blocks, including 5 in the Bronx

By Emily Swanson
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North Riverdale

NYC Missing Persons Day event held in Bronx for the first time, offering hope and answers to families

By Emily Swanson
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Mott Haven

NCAA basketball star and Bronx native Boogie Fland to play tournament at Madison Square Garden

By Emily Swanson
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Pelham Bay

Bronx pet shop owners fear statewide sales ban will hurt businesses, fail to protect animal welfare

By Emily Swanson
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Health

Partnership delivers meal kits to domestic violence survivors, fostering food security and hope

By Emily Swanson
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Morris Heights

Final report finds faulty engineering plans caused 1915 Billingsley Terrace building collapse

By Emily Swanson
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Community

Bronx nonprofits struggle with late city payments, risking critical services and financial stability

By Emily Swanson
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Environment

City kicks off Urban Forest Plan to increase tree canopy

By Emily Swanson
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