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Emily Swanson

Emily Swanson is a reporter at the Bronx Times and recent 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, Liberty and Yankees.

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Mott Haven

Mott Haven family enrichment center wins city Emerging Nonprofit award

By Emily Swanson
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Highbridge

Vacant lots near High Bridge cleaned after yearslong battle with owner

By Emily Swanson
Leaders of East Side House Settlement and Haven Charter High School cut the ribbon on Aug. 20, 2025.
Morris Park

Haven Charter High School, aimed at preparing students for health care careers, celebrates grand opening in Morris Park

By Emily Swanson
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Throggs Neck

First hearing of Bally’s Community Advisory Council shows majority support amid lingering concerns

By Emily Swanson
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Business

Supermarket manager in Bronx warns of SNAP cuts’ impact on small businesses

By Emily Swanson
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Community

Two online fundraisers for family of slain officer Didarul Islam generate nearly $500,000

By Emily Swanson
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Education

Hochul and Torres rally at Lincoln Hospital against ‘cruel’ Trump health care cuts

By Emily Swanson
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Education

Hundreds line up at Citizens Bank Crosby Avenue branch for Shakespeare in the Park tickets

By Emily Swanson
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Castle Hill

Funeral for 1-year-old River Wilson highlights concerns over daycare regulations and accountability

By Emily Swanson
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Arts & Entertainment

Attorney General warns of Bad Bunny ticket scammers

By Emily Swanson
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Community

How Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ is ending Food Bank’s two nutritional programs for Bronx families

By Emily Swanson
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Mott Haven

New nonprofit-owned restaurant Nourish opens in Mott Haven

By Emily Swanson
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Throggs Neck

Bally’s Community Advisory Council holds first meeting

By Emily Swanson
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Family of Montrell Williams announces $60 million claim against NYPD for negligence in toddler’s murder

By Emily Swanson
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Community

New Men Rising initiative trains gun violence interrupters on tackling domestic violence

By Emily Swanson
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Edenwald

47th precinct celebrates National Night Out while mourning fallen officer

By Emily Swanson
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