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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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Police & Fire

Bronx patient sues rehab center Odyssey House for alleged sexual abuse

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Politics

Justin Sanchez and Amanda Farías elected to lead Bronx City Council delegation

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BronxWorks announces renovation plans and community priorities at annual Legislative Breakfast

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Bronx Council Members Eric Dinowitz and Shirley Aldebol visit picket line as Nurses Strike enters week three

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Dominican table tennis star Yasiris Ortiz brings her talents to “Marty Supreme” and NYC schools

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Contractor suspended following Burnside Avenue demollition collapse

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One G or two? MTA celebrates Throgs Neck Bridge 65 year anniversary

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Bronx Museum opens “must-see” Seventh AIM Biennial show

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Mourners pay respects to Pamela Guerrero, who died under mysterious circumstances in Soundview

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Bronx Chamber of Commerce inducts new members to Board of Directors amid record growth

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Bronx politics updates: 2026 kicks off with new statewide candidates and council committee leaders

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Mamdani announces “reactivation” of Just Home supportive housing at Jacobi Medical Center

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State audit finds troubling conditions at Evergreen Gardens, other city-supervised properties

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Rep. Ritchie Torres introduces ambitious food rescue bill aimed at solving U.S. hunger

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Arts & Entertainment

Three Bronx dancers earn prestigious Dance/USA fellowships for community-driven work

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Montefiore nurses on strike accuse management of Bronx disinvestment, corporate greed

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