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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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In the Bronx, concerns of affordability and last minute voter registration propelled Mamdani to victory

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Attorney Dalourny Nemorin launches campaign to unseat Ritchie Torres in District 15

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‘It’s a miracle how vibrant this parish continues to be’: Holy Rosary Church celebrates 100 years

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Monroe University women’s volleyball team heads to national championship

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Elsie Encarnacion wins City Council District 8 to succeed her boss Diana Ayala

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Therapy dog Polly brings comfort to young cancer patients at Montefiore

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‘It all ends today’: notorious Rikers jail barge removed from Hunts Point

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District 13 Democrat Shirley Aldebol defeats Republican Kristy Marmorato in the borough’s only flipped seat

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BREAKING: Democrat Shirley Aldebol defeats Republican Kristy Marmorato in District 13 race

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Election Day 2025 live updates: Bronxites head out to vote in the mayoral election

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NYC Marathon: runners celebrate Bronx Medal Monday

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Keeping the ‘essence of circus’ alive: Flip Circus brings generations of fun to the Bronx

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ACES afterschool program teaches tennis, academics and emotional well-being

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Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment plan passes City Council

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Parks advocates lead South Bronx tour, calling for increased city investment

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Boys’ Club of New York opens new South Bronx clubhouse

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