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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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Hunts Point teen selected for week-long ocean research expedition

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‘We don’t want to see any more kids dying’: Family of slain Bronx teen Angellyh Yambo announces lawsuit against ghost gun manufacturer

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Survey finds steep decline in Bronxites’ reported qualilty of life

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South Bronx native details her journey to becoming an opera star

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Yankees

Ranking the top five new foods that will be offered at Yankee Stadium this season

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Bronx health advocates oppose bill that seeks to eliminate managed long-term care plans

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Bronx faith leaders lend support to Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act

By Emily Swanson
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U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres secures over $18M in funding for Bronx projects

By Emily Swanson
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Kids & Education

Thousands of Bronx kids receive free music education with the Harmony Program

By Emily Swanson
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Cooking Cosmetics program teaches entrepreneurship and clean beauty to Bronx kids

By Emily Swanson
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Belmont

Borgatti’s Ravioli brings fresh pasta from the Bronx to the world

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Bronx tenants, advocates rally for Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act

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Marty Dolan announced he'd be challenging U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in June 2024.
Politics

Retired insurance executive Marty Dolan to challenge AOC in June primary

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Business

Local maker planning to open The Yarn Bodega, the Bronx’s only dedicated yarn shop

By Emily Swanson
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‘City of Cement’: Bronx orgs speak out against City of Yes for Economic Opportunity

By Emily Swanson
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Chipotle opens restaurant in Parkchester with focus on green energy

By Emily Swanson
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