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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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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
Gun violence summit
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
Gov. Kathy Hochul, joined by the state's Office of Mental Health Commissioner Ann Sullivan, announced "sweeping investments" in mental health services, especially for youth, in a press conference on Jan. 11, 2023.
Community

Gov. Hochul announces $50M to expand inpatient mental health care

By Emily Swanson
The Bronx borough president's office displayed a wreath on Jan. 9, 2023, the second anniversary of the Twin Parks North West fire that claimed 17 lives.
Bronx Fire

The Bronx marks the second anniversary of the Twin Parks fire

By Emily Swanson
Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announces the arrest of 15 people, including the director of the Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence program Michael Rodriguez, at a press conference in Middletown on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.
Police & Fire

Former Bronx anti-violence leader sentenced to 10 years in prison

By Emily Swanson
A doctor sits with a patient and takes notes
Health

U.S. Reps Torres and Emmer introduce bill to expand mental health services

By Emily Swanson
Larry Taylor, a disabled Vietnam veteran, wants to vend on Allerton Avenue and White Plains Road -- but is battling DSNY over licensing issues. Enforcement comes through so regularly that he always keeps backup merchandise nearby. Photo Emily Swanson
Allerton

Allerton street vendors, including military veterans, continue to clash with DSNY

By Emily Swanson
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Throggs Neck

Man in critical condition after shooting at Throggs Neck NYCHA building

By Emily Swanson
Assemblymember Joyner, pictured above in 2020 at a press conference with BronxCare staff, announced her resignation on Jan. 4. Photo Jason Cohen
Claremont

Bronx Assembly member Latoya Joyner announces resignation

By Emily Swanson
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Health

State report shows that food insecurity affects 39% of Bronx adults

By Emily Swanson
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Co-op City

New law championed by Bronx electeds prohibits digital billboards in Co-Op City

By Emily Swanson
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