Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. launches a host of activities focusing on business, youth, education, health, development, parades, and honoring famous Bronxites …all part of this year’s Bronx Week. BronxNet Executive Director Michael Max Knobbe attended the launch conference and shares the highlights here with you.

High school students recently got the opportunity to interview world-renowned Cuban Pianist Dayramir Gonzalez on their very own TV program, OPEN 2.0. The talented musician also sat down with BronxNet Show Host Ramon Rodriguez to share information about his life and work on the new international BronxNet program, OPEN World.

Fathers play a crucial role in their children’s development and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. emphasized and encouraged fathers to stay involved, as he led a discussion featuring expert panelists. BronxNet captured the entire discussion for cablecast on your channels.

The inspirational and informative discussion included participants: Noted Psychologist, Author and Talk Show Host Dr. Jeff Gardere; Eagle Academy President David Banks; FACE/NYC Department of Education Executive Director Jesse Mojica; Bronx Legal Services Attorney Nelson Mar; Social Work Director Roger Ball; and NYC HRA Office of Child Support/Enforcement Representative Jeneen Johnson. The experts talked about how fathers can make a difference in their children’s education, personal growth, lifetime success and more.

Thanks to the organization No Longer Empty (NLE), a grand building on the Grand Concourse is playing host to an art exhibit that presents the economic and social history of the Andrew Freedman Home, contrasted against the Bronx as it is today. Years ago, the Andrew Freedman Home served as a posh residence for wealthy elderly people who lost their fortune.

How the Bronx community will permanently utilize the Kingsbridge Armory in the future may not be known for some time, but the massive, historic structure is not sitting idle.

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. joined veteran BronxTalk Host Gary Axelbank in the BronxNet studios to discuss issues of concern to Bronx residents. The Borough President focused on actions being taken to make the Bronx exemplary in many areas including: community development, education, health and more…