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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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Politics

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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Courts

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

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Community

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

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
Landon Dais, 42, is the Democratic nominee for the 77th State Assembly District special election on Feb. 13, 2024.
Politics

Gov. Hochul declares Feb. 13 special election for Bronx Assembly seat

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Community

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

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News

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

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Business

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

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Community

Van Cortlandt Park Alliance issues safety warning following series of muggings

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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.
Community

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.
Bronx Fire

The Bronx marks the second anniversary of the Twin Parks fire

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler announces the arrest of 15 people, including the director of the Bronx Rises Against Gun Violence program Michael Rodriguez, at a press conference in Middletown on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023.
Police & Fire

Former Bronx anti-violence leader sentenced to 10 years in prison

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Health

U.S. Reps Torres and Emmer introduce bill to expand mental health services

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
Larry Taylor, a disabled Vietnam veteran, wants to vend on Allerton Avenue and White Plains Road -- but is battling DSNY over licensing issues. Enforcement comes through so regularly that he always keeps backup merchandise nearby. Photo Emily Swanson
Allerton

Allerton street vendors, including military veterans, continue to clash with DSNY

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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Shootings

Man in critical condition after shooting at Throggs Neck NYCHA building

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
Assemblymember Joyner, pictured above in 2020 at a press conference with BronxCare staff, announced her resignation on Jan. 4. Photo Jason Cohen
Morris Heights

Bronx Assembly member Latoya Joyner announces resignation

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
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NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program
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June 29, 11 am

Overlapping Empires: A Solo Exhibition by Samantha Box
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Join EmblemHealth and the Committee for
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Fire Safety for Older Adults Presented by the FDNY
Sister Annunciata Bethell Senior Center

The Bronx Documentary Center presents th
July 9, 6 pm

Latin American Foto Festival – Opening reception
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