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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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Salamanca launches bid for Bronx borough president race in 2025

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Monroe College changes name to Monroe University

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Kingsbridge street co-named for Nicholas Dominici, who died following day care fentanyl exposure

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Bronx Conservative Party works to increase its small but growing membership

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Middletown Plaza in Pelham Bay added to National Register of Historic Places

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Security firm shutters Bronx office without warning, leaving workers without pay

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Jamie Towers residents paying 40% higher monthly charges under “weak” state oversight

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8 new school facilities opening in the Bronx for the 2024-25 school year, 24 citywide

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DA: Former Williamsbridge day care owner sentenced to 20 years for child pornography and sexual abuse

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Newly-updated podcast “The Burden: Empire on Blood” sheds light on 1992 Bronx double homicide

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80 Bronx youth gain finance and business savvy at Invest Fest in Atlanta

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Bronx district leader and Board of Elections worker indicted for extortion, conspiracy

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Education

Seton College celebrates opening on the campus of the University of Mount Saint Vincent

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Bronx funeral home operator reaches $700K settlement with city after being accused of bilking customers

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Nonprofit Win hosts carnival for children living in shelters

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“We feel the heightened energy”: Unity Democratic Club hosts convention watch party in Riverdale

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  • Tenants and members of Bronx Defenders, Community Action for Safe Apartments (CASA), New Settlement, Bronx Leadership Organizing Center, Met Council on Housing, PSC-CUNY and NYC-DSA rally outside of Hostos Community College ahead of the Bronx Rent Guidelines Board meeting. ‘The Bronx is not for sale’ Rent-stabilized tenants demand rent freeze at Bronx Rent Guidelines Board hearing

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