In The District

Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez talks with Javier E. Gómez. She reflects on her 34 years and 17 terms career ahead of her upcoming retirement in January 2027. The Congresswoman notes a significant increase in the diversity of Congress, growing from only three Latinas in 1993 to 44 members of Hispanic descent today.  And she gave us a preview of her upcoming plans for retirement.

In The District brings you face-to-face with the leaders, educators, and journalists shaping the future of the Bronx. The show dives deep into the heart of our neighborhoods, exploring the intersection of local policy and citywide impact.

Host Javier E. Gomez sits down with the Co-Founder of United Bodegas of America and the New York State Federation for Taxi Drivers, Fernando Mateo. Join them for an insightful episode where they dive into the most pressing issues impacting bodegas and the taxi industry in New York, and also more about Fernando's personal story.

In The District brings you face-to-face with the leaders, educators, and journalists shaping the future of the Bronx. The show dives deep into the heart of our neighborhoods, exploring the intersection of local policy and citywide impact.

AI in NYC classrooms is sparking an important conversation about learning, privacy, and the role of technology in education. In a recent discussion, Javier Gomez talked with Council Member Eric Dinowitz, Chair of the City Council’s Committee on Education, who addressed concerns surrounding generative AI, screen time, student privacy, and the impact of digital tools on critical thinking.

In The District brings you face-to-face with the leaders, educators, and journalists shaping the future of the Bronx. The show dives deep into the heart of our neighborhoods, exploring the intersection of local policy and citywide impact.

Host Javier E. Gomez sits down with the Bronx District Attorney, Darcel Clark. Join them for a insightful conversation about her personal story, current happenings in her jurisdiction and her dedication to serving the people of the Bronx.

In The District brings you face-to-face with the leaders, educators, and journalists shaping the future of the Bronx. The show dives deep into the heart of our neighborhoods, exploring the intersection of local policy and citywide impact.

This special Bronx Day edition of In the District, hosted by Gary Axelbank, features Larry Kahn, an insurance producer with the Hilb Group. Kahn discusses recent insurance changes affecting Bronx residents and businesses, focusing on how factors like NY labor laws, neighborhood gentrification, redlining, and the process of underwriting commercial risks influence insurance costs and more.

In The District brings you face-to-face with the leaders, educators, and journalists shaping the future of the Bronx. The show dives deep into the heart of our neighborhoods, exploring the intersection of local policy and citywide impact.

Host Javier E. Gomez sits down with Editor and Executive Director of Investigative Post, Jim Heaney. Join them for a conversation all about community media in the current media landscape.

In The District brings you face-to-face with the leaders, educators, and journalists shaping the future of the Bronx. The show dives deep into the heart of our neighborhoods, exploring the intersection of local policy and citywide impact.

Host Brittany Skyler sits down with the Interim President of the BXEDC, Winston Peters. Join them for a discussion about his early beginnings, his previous roles, and more about his day to day at the BXEDC.

In The District brings you face-to-face with the leaders, educators, and journalists shaping the future of the Bronx. The show dives deep into the heart of our neighborhoods, exploring the intersection of local policy and citywide impact.

Host Brittany Skyler sits down with the Executive Director of the Muslim Community Network, Husein Yatabarry. Join them for a insightful discussion about his story, the history of MCNNY and Muslim communities in the Bronx and NYC.

In The District brings you face-to-face with the leaders, educators, and journalists shaping the future of the Bronx. The show dives deep into the heart of our neighborhoods, exploring the intersection of local policy and citywide impact.