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

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School-based food pantry serves three South Bronx schools

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

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Obituary: Fran Mahony Reilly

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Xtraspots app that connects drivers with parking spots has Bronx roots

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

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New Five Below discount store in Parkchester gains neighborhood fans

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

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New nonprofit partnership aims to help bolster Bronx community fridges

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Electric-powered affordable housing coming to Mott Haven

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

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