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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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Writer Raj Tawney wins award for Bronx family memoir

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Rep. Torres accuses utility company Con Edison of price gouging, says Bronx residents pay highest rates in NYC

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New elementary school to open Sept. 5 in Melrose neighborhood

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Union representing Catholic school staff expanding to include teachers’ aides

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New installation livens up Lou Gehrig Plaza near Yankee Stadium

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Icahn 1 students’ artwork displayed at Basquiat Project exhibit

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Creative Bronx student gains career experience with Project Communications

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“Historic” Metro-North vote brings big wins for East Bronx infrastructure: Pols

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Six Bronx restaurant owners win microgrants

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Bronx DoorDash workers speak out against city’s minimum pay rule

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Success Academy is opening three new Bronx schools this month

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Tenants in neglected apartment complex in University Heights take steps toward co-op conversion

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Bronx-based youth chess club, Project Pawn, expanding soon

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mPox is on the increase across the city, Bronx LGBTQIA service provider responds

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Mayor, NYPD commissioner celebrate National Night Out with Bronx’s 47th Precinct

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Bronx advocates join rally urging Gov. Hochul to sign Climate Change Superfund Act

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