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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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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
The final days of 2023 saw three apartment fire fatalities in the Bronx.
Bedford Park

Three die in separate Bronx housing fires: FDNY

By Emily Swanson
New paint, ramps and pavement aim to increase safety on the parkway, pictured on Dec. 28, 2023. Photo Emily Swanson
Pelham Parkway

After years of work, Pelham Parkway phase 2 reconstruction is complete

By Emily Swanson
At the Christmas Day game, New York Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony surprised the Pena family with a $30,000 check from the Garden of Dreams Foundation. Photo courtesy MSG Sports
Community

Bronx family surprised with a $30K gift at Knicks’ Christmas game

By Emily Swanson
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The Bronx’s 2023 year in review | Part II

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