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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.

Amaurys Grullon of Bronx Native collaborated with NYC Votes to engage Bronxites through merch, social media and events.
Business

Bronx County 18-year-olds have state’s lowest voter registration rate: report

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Community

Bronx Defenders union authorizes potential strike

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A train approaches on the tracks as passengers wait on the platform. Photo also shows an MTA ticket machine and a sign that says "To New York" on the platform.
Morris Park

Bronx Metro-North proposal receives vote of approval from City Planning Commission

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
Firefighters at the scene of a three-alarm fire in Port Morris on July 1, 2024.
Bronx Fire

Three-alarm fire in Port Morris injures four firefighters: FDNY

By Emily Swanson and Lloyd Mitchell Conversation…
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Health

New program launching in Bronx hospitals aimed at youth suicide prevention

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Education

‘A really special institution’: New two-year college opening in Riverdale this fall

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Politics

‘I have work to do’: George Latimer on representing the Bronx

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
each Coalition led a successful voter engagement effort in Westchester County that almost certainly tipped the scales for George Latimer, who defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman in the Democratic primary election on June 25, 2024.
Politics

Successful mobilization effort for Jewish voters in Westchester County made major impact in Latimer/‌Bowman congressional primary

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Politics

Incumbent Bronx Assemblymembers win Democratic primary races

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Election Day

Progressives lose Bowman, win AOC in ultra-hyped Bronx primary cycle

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Kevin Benoit, founder of Parle Endeavors, with the winners of the Bronx preliminary round of the second annual Teen Poetry Slam on June 15, 2024. Four of the five teens are from the Bronx.
Education

Bronx teen poets compete in Parlé Endeavors Teen Poetry Slam

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Education

Bronx middle school math teacher wins $20K education award

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Jonathan Soto, left, debates incumbent Assembly Member Michael Benedetto, right, on June 17, 2024, just ahead of the June 25 Primary Election. This year is the third time Soto has mounted a bid against the longtime incumbent.
Politics

Incumbent Benedetto, challenger Soto debate for second time in Assembly District 82 race

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
Camp Junior, a free sleepaway summer camp for Bronx youth ages 9 to 15, is preparing to welcome 300 youth to Harriman State Park.
Community

Bronx youth get ready for Camp Junior, named in honor of local teen murdered in 2018

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
Council Member Kristy Marmorato (center in navy dress) joined dozens of physicians who rallied outside Jacobi Medical Center on June 14, 2024 to demand a better contract.
Health

Doctors rally at Jacobi Hospital to demand better contract and working conditions

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Politics

CM Stevens, 12 other council members endorse incumbent Bowman in Bronx/‌Westchester congressional race

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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