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Emily Swanson

Emily Swanson is a reporter at the Bronx Times and recent 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, Liberty and Yankees.

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Community

Bronx General Post Office sold to Maddd Equities for $44 million

By Emily Swanson
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Throggs Neck

Bronx electeds express disappointment with Bally’s vote

By Emily Swanson
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Edenwald

Battling hunger: DOE food truck distributes free summer meals in Edenwald

By Emily Swanson
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Environment

Parks Department kicks off once-per-decade trees census in the Bronx and beyond

By Emily Swanson
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Throggs Neck

Bally’s plan goes belly up: Marmorato leads City Council rejection of Throggs Neck casino bid

By Emily Swanson
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Arts & Entertainment

Bronx music festival Summer Jam 2025 boasted record turnout

By Emily Swanson
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Allerton

Displaced Allerton fire victims rally for third time for housing assistance and speedier repairs

By Emily Swanson
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Housing

From renters to owners: Bronx first-time buyers navigate a tough market

By Emily Swanson
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Green jobs center coming next year to East Fordham Road

By Emily Swanson
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Health

Bronx transportation companies pay millions to settle Medicaid fraud allegations

By Emily Swanson
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Inside Bally’s Bronx casino: Exclusive renderings show rooftop bar, gaming floor, and hotel

By Emily Swanson
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Kingsbridge

Bill to require drug training for daycare inspectors passes state legislature

By Emily Swanson
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Private funeral for toddler Montrell Wiliams draws calls for NYPD accountability

By Emily Swanson
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First time homebuyers: City offering affordable co-op units in Soundview

By Emily Swanson
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Pelham Bay

Bronx pet store owner says state ban on puppy sales hurts small businesses and customers

By Emily Swanson
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Highbridge

South Bronx student going from Highbridge to Harvard

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