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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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Education

KIPP NYC charter school expands this fall with new South Bronx campus

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces that the Bronx Terminal Market will host one of the borough-wide fan-fest celebrations during the World Cup.
Housing

Mayor Mamdani announces $2.17 million court judgment against notorious South Bronx landlord Seth Miller

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Development

Baez Place supportive housing project opens in Claremont, offering stability and support for Bronx residents

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Education

South Bronx Adult Learning Center opens, expanding education access for adults

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Bronx City Council member supported bill to legalize basement apartments
Housing

City Council advances Bronx lawmaker’s bill cementing City of Yes legalization of basement apartments, tiny houses

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Business

Eric Michael creates ‘Chef Doula’, a business combining maternal and nutritional support

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Council Member Pierina Sanchez gathers support for the Safer Homes Act, overhauling the Third Party Transfer program

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Community

Tenth annual Element of Hip-Hop Awards celebrates Bronx artistic legacy

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BronxWorks street outreach teams provide on-the-spot assistance, whether Code Blue or springtime temps

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Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition unveils rebranding to ‘Our Bronx’

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OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | How do Bronx commuters grin and bear slow cross-borough travel?

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Politics

AOC and Ritchie Torres denounce Trump for attacking Iran without seeking Congressional approval

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Destination Tomorrow stands strong despite challenges under Trump administration

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Arts & Entertainment

Iconic journalistic photos from around the world on display at Bronx Documentary Center

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House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joins Rep. Ritchie Torres, Borough President Vanessa Gibson, Council Speaker Julie Menin, former Council Member Jimmy Vacca and others for a Women's History Month event on March 1, 2026.
Politics

Nancy Pelosi visits Bronx for Women’s History Month chat, hosted by Ritchie Torres

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Widow sues Country Club nursing home, alleging neglect led to 85-year-old’s death

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