On this episode, Dr. Arturo Brito, President and CEO of Children's Health Fund, discusses rising measles cases in New York, childhood vaccination recommendations, and efforts to expand access to pediatric care through community partnerships and mobile clinics. Next, Naydeen Rodriguez, Music Executive, and Ayanna Cole, Director of Social Impact Programs at Carnegie Hall, discuss The B-Side, a free program that introduces New York City youth to career opportunities in the music industry. Then, film director, Antwand Pearman, and Director of Photography, Ray Preziosi, discuss Juliette's Miracle on St. Nick, a short film celebrating family, Harlem's cultural heritage, and the power of storytelling through original jazz music and independent film making. Lastly, Dr. Patrick Saul, Senior Business Advisor at the Bronx SBDC, along with Edgar Puga and Ricardo Puga, co-founders of Apis Energy Technologies discuss the center's support for local entrepreneurs, its 2026 Celebration of Success, and inGrid, a mobile platform designed to help households better understand electricity rates and energy choices.
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.