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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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Andre Easton brings classroom-style learning and socialist values to his Congressional campaign

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Bronx runners shine in the Running of the Bulls 5K

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Bronx River Houses unveils new murals, designed by an artist who grew up inside the development

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Jacobi Medical Center commemorates World AIDS Day amid federal pullback of recognition

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$1.7 billion Hunts Point Access Improvement Project completed after 6 years, promising safer streets

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Bally’s Bronx casino plan proceeds to final state approval

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Bronx Community Foundation welcomes new executive director

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Citymeals on Wheels offers food, connection for Bronx older adults

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Former Kingsbridge daycare owner convicted of murder for toddler’s fentanyl poisoning death in 2023

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Sherman Creek Park waterfront restoration work boosted by $80K Con Edison grant

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Bronx punk band Planta Industrial plays to packed house for EP release show

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Powerful portraits of immigrant New Yorkers on display in Van Cortlandt Park

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Michael Blake draws fire for Congressional District 15 campaign launch video

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Tyson ‘TJ’ Harps laid to rest as suspect in teen’s fatal shooting remains at large

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State casino licensing board visits potential Bally’s Ferry Point site as NYC license decision nears

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