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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.

Pedestrians navigate East 138th Street between Cypress Avenue and Bruckner Boulevard on Feb. 6, 2024. East 138th was identified by the nonprofit Transportation Alternatives as one of the most dangerous streets in the city for those who drive, bike or walk.
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The Bronx is home to New York City’s deadliest roadway: report

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Rep. Torres, Fordham University co-host urban agriculture and food security roundtable

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Bronx sports facilities see business boom thanks to new booking app

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Bronx entrepreneurs can compete to win $10K grant in first-ever ‘BX-Factor Challenge’

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Bronx man charged with possessing child pornography, some of which included his daughter: Feds

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All but one Bronx City Council member voted to override mayor’s veto of police transparency bill

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Big winner: $1M Mega Millions ticket sold at South Bronx gas station

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Bronx immigration lawyer scammed clients out of thousands in yearslong scheme: AG

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‘Be Bronx, Be Big’ campaign recruits adult mentors for borough’s youth

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Landon Dais, 42, is the Democratic nominee for the 77th State Assembly District special election on Feb. 13, 2024.
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Gov. Hochul declares Feb. 13 special election for Bronx Assembly seat

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‘The Bronx needs this’: Angellyh Yambo Foundation’s Youth Gun Violence Summit shows support for borough’s youth

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Local community groups, elected officials gather at Bronx Borough Hall to rally against citywide education budget cuts

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Mixed support so far in the Bronx for City of Yes economic initiative

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Van Cortlandt Park Alliance issues safety warning following series of muggings

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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.
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Gov. Hochul announces $50M to expand inpatient mental health care

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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.
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The Bronx marks the second anniversary of the Twin Parks fire

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