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Emily Swanson

Emily Swanson is a reporter at the Bronx Times and recent 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, Liberty and Yankees.

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Crotona

HPD accepting affordable housing, community space proposals for vacant lot in Crotona Park East

By Emily Swanson
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Melrose

Borough’s first mobile drug treatment unit opens in South Bronx

By Emily Swanson
Pedestrians navigate East 138th Street between Cypress Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard on Feb. 6, 2024. East 138th was identified by the nonprofit Transportation Alternatives as one of the most dangerous streets in the city for those who drive, bike or walk.
Community

The Bronx is home to New York City’s deadliest roadway: report

By Emily Swanson
USDA Rep. Ritchie Torres
Community

Rep. Torres, Fordham University co-host urban agriculture and food security roundtable

By Emily Swanson
Professional lesson at Stadium Tennis Center
Community

Bronx sports facilities see business boom thanks to new booking app

By Emily Swanson
Open cafe or restaurant. Open sign board on glass door in modern cafe coffee shop
Business

Bronx entrepreneurs can compete to win $10K grant in first-ever ‘BX-Factor Challenge’

By Emily Swanson
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Courts

Bronx man charged with possessing child pornography, some of which included his daughter: Feds

By Emily Swanson
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All but one Bronx City Council member voted to override mayor’s veto of police transparency bill

By Emily Swanson
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Port Morris

Big winner: $1M Mega Millions ticket sold at South Bronx gas station

By Emily Swanson
deed theft
Courts

Bronx immigration lawyer scammed clients out of thousands in yearslong scheme: AG

By Emily Swanson
“Be Bronx, Be Big” campaign
Community

‘Be Bronx, Be Big’ campaign recruits adult mentors for borough’s youth

By Emily Swanson
Landon Dais, 42, is the Democratic nominee for the 77th State Assembly District special election on Feb. 13, 2024.
Politics

Gov. Hochul declares Feb. 13 special election for Bronx Assembly seat

By Emily Swanson
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Community

‘The Bronx needs this’: Angellyh Yambo Foundation’s Youth Gun Violence Summit shows support for borough’s youth

By Emily Swanson
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Local community groups, elected officials gather at Bronx Borough Hall to rally against citywide education budget cuts

By Steven Goodstein & Emily Swanson
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Business

Mixed support so far in the Bronx for City of Yes economic initiative

By Emily Swanson
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Community

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance issues safety warning following series of muggings

By Emily Swanson
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