BronxNet is a

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network in

The Bronx The Bronx () is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Bronx County, in the state of New York. It is south of Westchester County; north and east of the New York City borough of Manhattan, across the Harlem River; and north of the New Y ...

, New York, airing on multiple

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and Verizon FiOS channels. BronxNet is located on the campus of

Lehman College Lehman College is a public college in the Bronx borough of New York City. Founded in 1931 as the Bronx campus of Hunter College, the school became an independent college within CUNY in September 1967. The college is named after Herbert H. Lehma ...

, and at a new studio, "BronxNet East", in the Mercy College campus at 1200 Hutchinson Metro Center. BronxNet produces some original programming, notably ''

Bronx Flavor Baron Ambrosia was a character played by international explorer Justin Fornal from 2006 to 2013. The character was a self-proclaimed "quaffer of culinary consciousness" and traveled around New York City, mostly in The Bronx, documenting variou ...

'', a food-oriented comedy series which focuses on ethnic cuisine and restaurants in the borough. Bronxnet is a not-for-profit organization that was created under a joint agreement between Cablevision of New York City and the

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. The channel provides training for local residents of the Bronx, as well as students who attend a school located in the Bronx. The television production training is available four times a year. The station just produced its 900th episode in late October. The various channels offer different types of programming such as original local issue programs, shows produced by local residents highlighting local arts and artists, foreign language programs produced by local residents and programs produced by local churches.

Shows

Open 2.0 is a show produced, written and hosted by participating Bronx high school students in a magazine style. The show covers issues pertaining to a younger audience. ''Bronx Live!'' is a show in the style of a monthly series that showcases performing artists, musicians, singers and art institutions. It has been on the air since September 1995. ''Bronx Currents'' is a show that broadcasts local meetings pertaining to the community, such as debates, seminars and town meetings. There are also occasional documentaries highlighting individuals from the neighborhood, either from politics, sports or the community. ''BronxTalk'' is a talk show hosted by

Gary Axelbank Gary Axelbank is a New York City journalist, disk jockey and TV personality based in The Bronx. He has been called the "Edward R. Murrow" and "Charlie Rose" of the Bronx. Axelbank is the host of ''BronxTalk'' and ''The Bronx Buzz'' on BronxNet, ...

that is focused on local happenings, crime, economic development and education. Axelbank has guests on the show frequently to help explain issues to the Bronx community. ''BronxNet Sports'' is a sports show that brings live coverage, highlights and analysis for local high school and college sports teams. ''Bronx Journal'' is another issue-related talk show, hosted by Miguel Perez, which has a more national and international basis, while still catering to the local community. ''

'' is an Emmy-nominated show with Justin Bornal, who plays the fictional character

Baron Ambrosia Baron Ambrosia was a character played by international explorer Justin Fornal from 2006 to 2013. The character was a self-proclaimed "quaffer of culinary consciousness" and traveled around New York City, mostly in The Bronx, documenting variou ...

, in which Ambrosia takes the audience through the Bronx and highlights a small family-owned restaurant and its food, while keeping a comedic tone and giving history and background on the food of choice. Art and About is a show with Daniel Hauben where he takes the viewer on a process to show how to create art in the world.

References

External links

BronxNet web site
{{NYC TV American public access television Television stations in New York City Lehman College Mercy College (New York) Jerome Park, Bronx

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