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About the Author

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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Crotona

School-based food pantry serves three South Bronx schools

By Emily Swanson
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Police & Fire

Bronx Defenders announce $125K settlement for Bronx woman who claimed 42nd Precinct officers falsely arrested her

By Emily Swanson
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Remembrance

Obituary: Fran Mahony Reilly

By Emily Swanson
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Business

Xtraspots app that connects drivers with parking spots has Bronx roots

By Emily Swanson
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Mott Haven

‘For us and by us’: South Bronx advocates celebrate progress on new community center

By Emily Swanson
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Business

New Five Below discount store in Parkchester gains neighborhood fans

By Emily Swanson
The Van Cortlandt Jewish Center, pictured on Feb. 20, 2024, has been a pillar of the community since the 1960s.
Community

Looming sale of the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center raises concerns from neighbors

By Emily Swanson
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Community

New nonprofit partnership aims to help bolster Bronx community fridges

By Emily Swanson
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Mott Haven

Electric-powered affordable housing coming to Mott Haven

By Emily Swanson
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Soundview

Dr. Yonette Davis brings culturally-responsive geriatric medicine to the Bronx

By Emily Swanson
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Community

Bronx high school senior gives back to community by leading sex ed workshops

By Emily Swanson
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Port Morris

Residents go nearly five days without water at NYCHA Millbrook Houses

By Emily Swanson
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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
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Community

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

By Emily Swanson
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