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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.

The Open Hand Association food pantry in Pelham Parkway is seeking $100,000 to upgrade its cooling equipment.
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Pelham Parkway food pantry seeks help for urgent refrigeration needs

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Medical residents at Montefiore protest understaffing, long hours and ‘divestment’ in care for Bronxites

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The stunning rooftop terrace at Casa Celina in Soundview, a new affordable housing residence for seniors that celebrated its opening on June 11, 2024.
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Four Bronx community boards support City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, while seven oppose

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More Head Start programs coming to the Bronx through nonprofit Grand Street Settlement

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Local advocate calls for more free days at Bronx Zoo, other city attractions

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Four South Bronx apartment buildings joining community solar, saving residents money on electric bills

By Emily Swanson
Ex-CUNY professor Danny Shaw (front), a longtime South Bronx resident, with his two sons, ages 17 and 22.
Education

Former Bronx boxer fighting CUNY firing he claims was due to stance on Israel-Hamas War

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Amaurys Grullon of Bronx Native collaborated with NYC Votes to engage Bronxites through merch, social media and events.
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Bronx County 18-year-olds have state’s lowest voter registration rate: report

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Bronx Defenders union authorizes potential strike

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A train approaches on the tracks as passengers wait on the platform. Photo also shows an MTA ticket machine and a sign that says "To New York" on the platform.
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Bronx Metro-North proposal receives vote of approval from City Planning Commission

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Firefighters at the scene of a three-alarm fire in Port Morris on July 1, 2024.
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Three-alarm fire in Port Morris injures four firefighters: FDNY

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New program launching in Bronx hospitals aimed at youth suicide prevention

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‘A really special institution’: New two-year college opening in Riverdale this fall

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‘I have work to do’: George Latimer on representing the Bronx

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each Coalition led a successful voter engagement effort in Westchester County that almost certainly tipped the scales for George Latimer, who defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman in the Democratic primary election on June 25, 2024.
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Successful mobilization effort for Jewish voters in Westchester County made major impact in Latimer/‌Bowman congressional primary

By Emily Swanson
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Incumbent Bronx Assemblymembers win Democratic primary races

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