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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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Bengali college student from the Bronx interns with Queens council member

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Airbnb claims short-term rental laws harm outer boroughs such as the Bronx

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Bronx hosts meeting of Conservative Party candidates for citywide office

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

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

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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’

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Community Board 1 Chair Clarisa Alayeto announces City Council run

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

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Books

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

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Neighborhoods

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

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Morris Heights

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

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

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

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

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

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

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