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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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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.
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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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Disability services nonprofit facing crisis while owed $6 million in state contract payouts

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Politics

Mother of Dylan Contreras attends State of the Union as guest of Senator Chuck Schumer

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The Bronx’s only blood donation center opens in Throggs Neck

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Pamela Guerrero’s family still awaiting answers two months after she was found dead in Soundview

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Education

Strive Charter School with extended hours opening this fall in the South Bronx

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