On this episode of OPEN, Rosa Caballero-Li, Senior Director of BookOp discusses the New York Public Library’s new partnership with The New York Times, offering free unlimited online access at branches citywide. Then, Debbie Kross, Co-Recording Secretary of PLACE NYC, breaks down new survey results on proposed changes to NYC’s Gifted & Talented programs. Next, Charles Komanoff, Mathematician and Policy Analyst, reflects on one year of NYC congestion pricing and its impact on streets and transit. And finally, Roy Secord, Public Artist, Photographer and Storyteller, is joined by featured immigrant and multidisciplinary artist Tijay Mohammed to discuss “From Home There to Home Here,” a Bronx-based project highlighting African immigrant stories.
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.
