OPEN

About OPEN

OPEN is BronxNet’s premier weekday magazine show, bringing you the heartbeat of the Bronx and beyond. Join hosts Dr. Bob Lee (Mondays), Daren Jaime (Wednesdays), and Rhina Valentin (Fridays) for an essential mix of local news, civic engagement, and world-class culture. From hard-hitting conversations with community leaders to exclusive performances by rising stars in arts and entertainment, OPEN is your daily window into the stories and people shaping our borough.

Publisher

BronxNet

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Oct 2025

Latest episode

23 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

103 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Oct 2026

   OPEN Friday: October 23, 2026

   On this episode of OPEN Friday with Rhina Valentin, Artistic Director at the Casita Maria Center for Arts and Education, Gail Heidel, accompanied by teaching artist María Luisa Portuondo present an overview of their latest gallery exhibition, 'What Makes Us, Us,’ dedicated to creative expression of the South Bronx youth. Next, award-winning filmmaker, producer, and founder of Grayscale Media, Amanda M. Ramírez visits to discuss her career in media production and exciting upcoming initiatives. Finally, the OPEN Artist Spotlight shines on accomplished vocalist, pianist, composer, and faculty member at the Manhattan School of Music Richard Baskin Jr., reflecting on his professional journey as a New York City performer and closing out the program with an exclusive live performance of a classic Charlie Chaplin composition. All this and more, only on BronxNet's OPEN. OPEN is BronxNet’s premier weekday magazine show, bringing you the heartbeat of the Bronx and beyond. Join hosts Dr. Bob Lee (Mondays), Daren Jaime (Wednesdays), and Rhina Valentin (Fridays) for an essential mix of local news, civic engagement, and world-class culture. From hard-hitting conversations with community leaders to exclusive performances by rising stars in arts and entertainment, OPEN is your daily window into the stories and people shaping our borough.

2. 

   21 Oct 2026

   OPEN Wednesday: October 21, 2026

   On this episode, we revisit our conversation with Ray Lyles, Founder and CEO of Rose Noire Productions, to discuss Haus of Noire, an organization that empowers young people through fashion, the arts, and mental wellness programming. Then, Neiko Roman, Senior Family Advocate, and Shavonne Dawson, Psychiatric Social Worker at VNS Health, discuss the impact of bullying on children's mental health, how families can recognize warning signs, and resources available to support young people. Next, Angie Torres, Director of Special Populations at United Charter High Schools, discusses how they support students with individualized education programs (IEPs) and multilingual learners. Lastly, author and financial literacy advocate, Salzman Epstein Tarver, discusses his book, Your Blueprint for Financial Literacy, and his efforts to make financial education more accessible through practical resources and a comprehensive curriculum. OPEN is BronxNet’s premier weekday magazine show, bringing you the heartbeat of the Bronx and beyond. Join hosts Dr. Bob Lee (Mondays), Daren Jaime (Wednesdays), and Rhina Valentin (Fridays) for an essential mix of local news, civic engagement, and world-class culture. From hard-hitting conversations with community leaders to exclusive performances by rising stars in arts and entertainment, OPEN is your daily window into the stories and people shaping our borough.

3. 

   16 Oct 2026

   OPEN Friday: October 16, 2026

   On this episode of OPEN Friday with Rhina Valentin, Bronx Community Board 2 Special Events Chair and Coordinator, V. Taveras shares an inside look into the traditions of the upcoming 41st Annual Bronx Halloween Parade. Then, explore the power of raw vegan cooking with natural gourmet Chef Chandra Lee as she explains and demonstrates her holistic food philosophy and quick plant-based recipes you can make at home. And finally, the Open Artist Spotlight shines on Brittany Barker, poet and Creative Director of company Creative Soul House, who talks about all things poetry, youth mentorship, and local storytelling, followed by closing out the show with a live performance of a poetic excerpt from her new book, 'Wound Honey.' All this and more, only on BronxNet's OPEN. OPEN is BronxNet’s premier weekday magazine show, bringing you the heartbeat of the Bronx and beyond. Join hosts Dr. Bob Lee (Mondays), Daren Jaime (Wednesdays), and Rhina Valentin (Fridays) for an essential mix of local news, civic engagement, and world-class culture. From hard-hitting conversations with community leaders to exclusive performances by rising stars in arts and entertainment, OPEN is your daily window into the stories and people shaping our borough.

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