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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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Fashion

Bronx native Markisha Marie Williams goes all in on her luxury shoe brand, M. Marie

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Community

Governor Kathy Hochul visits South Bronx college for Black History Month fireside chat

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Environment

Congress Members demand Con Edison response to dielectric fluid leaks into Bronx River

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Development

City’s expedited affordable housing process kicks off with Mott Haven Powerhouse Apartments

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Housing

Mamdani breaks ground on East Harlem affordable housing and arts center in former NYPD parking lot

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Ritchie Torres hosts House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries at Black History Month celebration

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Health

‘Total chaos’: Montefiore Moses emergency nurses prepare union charges alleging retaliation

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Education

Grand Street Settlement opens Pelham Parkway childcare center

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Rep. Ritchie Torres calls on the Community Preservation Corporation to create a long-term plan for stability for Ved Parkash buildings in foreclosure.
Politics

Rep. Ritchie Torres secures Congressional Black Caucus PAC endorsement

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Community

Tenants at 1235 Woodycrest Ave., still displaced, living in poor conditions after August fire

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Community

Tenants at 2051 Webster Ave. rally over inconsistent heat and hot water, lack of cooking gas

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Community

Bronx Brewery closes, at least for now, with Benito Bowl celebration

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Our Forgotten Borough

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Health care in the Bronx is a dangerous game of hurry up and wait

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Business

EXCLUSIVE: Bronx Brewery closing South Bronx location after Feb. 8

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Health

Montefiore nurses’ healthcare coverage expires as strike enters fourth week

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FreshDirect workers poised to strike over third-party delivery proposal

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  • The Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee officially opened its first Bronx location on July 1, drawing crowds of eager customers whose lines wrapped around the block before the restaurant opened its doors. Filipino fast-food chain Jollibee opens its first Bronx location in The Hub
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