On this episode of OPEN, Yasiris Ortiz, Founder & CEO of Spin & Learn and professional table tennis player, discusses how the organization uses table tennis to help young people build confidence, discipline, and essential life skills. Then, Dr. Anita Patel, Pediatric Critical Care Attending Physician at Children’s National Medical Center, explains how maternal vaccination can help protect pregnant women and newborns during respiratory virus season. Next, Claire Rosenzweig, President & CEO of the Better Business Bureau of Metropolitan New York, breaks down the rise of GLP-1 scams and shares what consumers should know to protect themselves. Lastly, Brett Rollins, Director of Development at INCLUDEnyc, highlights the organization’s work supporting young people with disabilities and previews the upcoming 5K for Love, Equity, and Access.
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.
What is 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.