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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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Development

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

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

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

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Cooking Cosmetics program teaches entrepreneurship and clean beauty to Bronx kids

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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.
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Retired insurance executive Marty Dolan to challenge AOC in June primary

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

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Business

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

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Chipotle opens restaurant in Parkchester with focus on green energy

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City of Yes for Economic Opportunity earns split support from Bronx community boards

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Community

New online tool shows disparities, solutions for neighborhoods across New York City

By Emily Swanson
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Health

Bronx sees increase in 911 calls amid shrinking EMT, ambulance fleets

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Community

Photography exhibit at Hostos depicts worldwide Jewish experience

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Community

’50 Ideas’ report: Bronxites’ creative solutions for a better borough

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Legal Aid, tenants sue Bronx landlord with almost 500 health and safety violations

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