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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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Castle Hill

Torres introduces River’s Law to ban swimming pools at residential daycares after tot’s deadly drowning

By Emily Swanson
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Bronx Defenders Union accuses management of wrongful termination and union-busting

By Emily Swanson
Elissa Carmona of the Morrisania Band Project won a $20,000 grant to support Sing with SOUL, her music-wellness program for older adults.
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Bronx singer Elissa Carmona wins $20K grant for music-wellness program

By Emily Swanson
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Jamie Towers board fires management company, alleging improper spending

By Emily Swanson
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Fordham University rolls out fleet of robots designed to deliver local food to hungry students in just 15 minutes

By Emily Swanson
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L Train Vintage opens first Bronx store in Wakefield

By Emily Swanson
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Mott Haven family enrichment center wins city Emerging Nonprofit award

By Emily Swanson
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Highbridge

Vacant lots near High Bridge cleaned after yearslong battle with owner

By Emily Swanson
Leaders of East Side House Settlement and Haven Charter High School cut the ribbon on Aug. 20, 2025.
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Haven Charter High School, aimed at preparing students for health care careers, celebrates grand opening in Morris Park

By Emily Swanson
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Throggs Neck

First hearing of Bally’s Community Advisory Council shows majority support amid lingering concerns

By Emily Swanson
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Supermarket manager in Bronx warns of SNAP cuts’ impact on small businesses

By Emily Swanson
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Two online fundraisers for family of slain officer Didarul Islam generate nearly $500,000

By Emily Swanson
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Hochul and Torres rally at Lincoln Hospital against ‘cruel’ Trump health care cuts

By Emily Swanson
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Hundreds line up at Citizens Bank Crosby Avenue branch for Shakespeare in the Park tickets

By Emily Swanson
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Funeral for 1-year-old River Wilson highlights concerns over daycare regulations and accountability

By Emily Swanson
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Attorney General warns of Bad Bunny ticket scammers

By Emily Swanson
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