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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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Marty Dolan officially on ballot for June Democratic primary, AOC faces challenger

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‘A groundbreaking initiative’: City’s first pet-friendly homeless shelter opens in the Bronx

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Bronx youth will light up Radio City Music Hall for the Garden of Dreams talent show

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Company behind Pelham Parkway Phase 2 reconstruction suing the city for breach of contract

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‘Not your father’s bank’: Chase Community Center Branch opens on East Fordham Road

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Claremont

Fulton Community Reentry Center opens at site of former prison in Claremont

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Advocates, local electeds oppose gas pipeline proposal that may increase emissions in Hunts Point

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Community boards weigh in on Metro-North megaproject

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Education

Mental health clinics coming to seven Bronx schools next year

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Old Croton Aqueduct Walk receives Bronx’s first scenic landmark designation

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BP Gibson touts strong economic recovery, plenty of Bronx pride in State of the Borough address

By Emily Swanson
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Bronx Zoo marks 125th anniversary with ceremony, new exhibit

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Black transgender artist Nahshon Dion draws inspiration from her home in the Bronx

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Health

Sen. Rivera’s legislation sparks debate over government-funded long term care plans, dividing advocates

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NY HEAT Act could bring big energy savings to Bronx households

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Bronx native launched sunscreen brand formulated for Black and brown kids

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