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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.

Parks Department commissioners, Community Board 3 leaders and elected officials lift dirt with gold shovels to officially break ground at Daniel Boone Playground in the Longwood neighborhood.
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Officials break ground on inclusive redesign of Daniel Boone Playground

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In the Bronx, concerns of affordability and last minute voter registration propelled Mamdani to victory

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Attorney Dalourny Nemorin launches campaign to unseat Ritchie Torres in District 15

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‘It’s a miracle how vibrant this parish continues to be’: Holy Rosary Church celebrates 100 years

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Monroe University women’s volleyball team heads to national championship

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Elsie Encarnacion wins City Council District 8 to succeed her boss Diana Ayala

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Therapy dog Polly brings comfort to young cancer patients at Montefiore

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‘It all ends today’: notorious Rikers jail barge removed from Hunts Point

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District 13 Democrat Shirley Aldebol defeats Republican Kristy Marmorato in the borough’s only flipped seat

By Emily Swanson
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BREAKING: Democrat Shirley Aldebol defeats Republican Kristy Marmorato in District 13 race

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Election Day 2025 live updates: Bronxites head out to vote in the mayoral election

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NYC Marathon: runners celebrate Bronx Medal Monday

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Keeping the ‘essence of circus’ alive: Flip Circus brings generations of fun to the Bronx

By Emily Swanson
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ACES afterschool program teaches tennis, academics and emotional well-being

By Emily Swanson
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Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment plan passes City Council

By Emily Swanson
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Parks advocates lead South Bronx tour, calling for increased city investment

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