On this week's episode of OPEN Friday, Doctor Bob Lee sits with Julius Drake of the Bronx Tourism Council, who shares how he secures major partnerships and supports traditions like Bronx Week, Savor the Bronx, and the Tour de Bronx. Then, FoodStream Co-Founder and CEO Richard Cumming discusses building a smarter system for addressing food security, serving NYC and NJ with hundreds of thousands of meals. Finally, author and hip-hop artist Roberto Torres (Sabor Latino) joins to explain how his creative work inspires the Bronx, as he closes the show with a live rap performance.
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.