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About the Author

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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Community

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

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Health

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

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Photography exhibit at Hostos depicts worldwide Jewish experience

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’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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Community

City officials clear out makeshift migrant shelter housed in vacant Fordham storefront

By Emily Swanson & Steven Goodstein Conversation…
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School-based food pantry serves three South Bronx schools

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Police & Fire

Bronx Defenders announce $125K settlement for Bronx woman who claimed 42nd Precinct officers falsely arrested her

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Obituary: Fran Mahony Reilly

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Business

Xtraspots app that connects drivers with parking spots has Bronx roots

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Mott Haven

‘For us and by us’: South Bronx advocates celebrate progress on new community center

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Business

New Five Below discount store in Parkchester gains neighborhood fans

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
The Van Cortlandt Jewish Center, pictured on Feb. 20, 2024, has been a pillar of the community since the 1960s.
Community

Looming sale of the Van Cortlandt Jewish Center raises concerns from neighbors

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Community

New nonprofit partnership aims to help bolster Bronx community fridges

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Mott Haven

Electric-powered affordable housing coming to Mott Haven

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Black History Month

Dr. Yonette Davis brings culturally-responsive geriatric medicine to the Bronx

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Things to do in the Bronx

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Take a piece of the garden home with you
Today, noon

Plant Sale
Wave Hill

As part of the BoriCorridor Screening To
Oct. 1, 7 pm

Esta Isla Screening
Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture

Join us for Bartow-Pell’s First Friday s
Oct. 2, 6 pm

First Friday with Warren Banholzer
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

FIRST FRIDAY OCTOBER 2026: HISPANIC HERI
Oct. 2, 6 pm

First Friday October 2026: Latin Dancing & Music
The Bronx Museum

We’re hosting a free dog-friendly
Oct. 3, 10 am

Dog-Friendly Event at Orchard Beach Pavilion, October 3
550 S Bay Ave Islip, NY 11751 United States

The 17th Annual Big Apple ASL Festival i
Oct. 3, 10 am

ASL APPLE Festival
St Joseph’s School for the Deaf

Join us for a discussion with exhibiting
Oct. 3, 2 pm

Listening back to Parley
Wave Hill

Join us for a Meet the Artist program wi
Oct. 4, 2 pm

Meet the Artists: Tarik Jeremiah Brown and Camille Cooper
Wave Hill

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News

  • A homeless encampment on the West Side in July 2026.Mamdani admin stops automatically sending cops to 311 homeless encampment complaints
  • MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber and other top agency officials brief reporters on preparations for a nor'easter expected to touch down in the five boroughs on Sept. 24, 2026.NOR’EASTER: MTA moves to protect train yards, other critical infrastructure to keep transit moving during weekend storm
  • Fordham University receives $2.5M for the Bronx Green Jobs Center
  • Lee Soulja-Simmons, the leader of NYC Black Pride, pauses for a picture during NYC Black Pride's 2022 beach event.City Council approves resolution declaring August as Black Pride Month in NYC
  • AI whistleblowers could get paid under new NYC Council proposalAI whistleblowers could get paid under new NYC Council proposal

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