On this Valentine’s Day episode of Open Friday, host Rhina Valentin welcomes explorer and Fulton Fish Market Events host Justin Fornal, who shares his picks for the Bronx’s top romantic hotspots. Next, we meet Rodney Johnson, producer of the new BronxNet show Spin to Match, to discuss the art of building intentional relationships. Then, Calvert Crary, Executive Director of FlowerSchool New York, joins us with expert tips on floral design. Finally, our Open Artist Spotlight shines on Talia Castro-Pozo, who closes the show with a vibrant salsa performance celebrating the 20th anniversary of Latin Mondays.

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.

OPEN Monday Host Doctor Bob Lee is joined by Mariana Lopez, LCSW-R, Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Founder of Lifeskill Counseling Services provides the blueprint for helping parents raise emotionally strong and resilient children. Dr. Gareth Robinson, Principal, The Institute for Health Professions at Cambria Heights, and Dr. Irene Mananakis, Pharm D., Pharmacy Technician Program Instructor, The Institute for Health Professions at Cambria Heights, highlights how the launch of their Pharmacy Technician Program is creating opportunities for the next generation of healthcare professionals. Founder and CEO, We Eat Here, speaks about the launch of We Eat Here and speaks about upcoming events. Ismail Samad, Executive Director, Corbin Hill Food Project, speaks about how his organization is bridging the food equity gap for black and brown farmers and communities.

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.

On this episode of Open Friday, host Rhina Valentin is joined by Nurse Practitioner Roxanna Garcia, PhD and Adult Nurse Practitioner Hilda Haynes-Lewis, here to explain why the nurses strike is so important to our essential healthcare system. Next up, we are joined by writer, author and spiritual healer Zayda Rivera to talk about her new book, Being Bruja. Then, we are joined by host of the Garifuna Experience podcast, Jose Francisco Avila, who is here with a powerful message for the Garifuna community. Finally, today’s Open Artist Spotlight shines on actor, singer, dancer Joshua Garcia, closing out the show with a Ran Can Can dance 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.

On this episode of Open Friday, host Rhina Valentin is joined by printmaker, photographer and filmmaker Marisol Diaz Gordon, who joins us with associate professor of neurology at Montefiore Einstein Dr. Jonathan Gursky. Then Javier Valencia, designer-in-residence of the SoHarlem collective, will be sharing some of his creations with an in-studio mini fashion show. Finally, today’s Open Artist Spotlight shines on spoken word artist, author, and teacher Jrose, who closes out the show with a performance of her poem "Masterpiece".

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.

On this episode of Open Friday, host Rhina Valentin is joined by veteran actor and writer Lou Mustillo to talk about his latest projects. Next, we're joined by Ya Ve tequila founder, Joe Cruz Jr. who is here to share his journey and unite like-minded latino, black, and brown entrepreneurs. Then, multiple Emmy award-winning icon, author, and tv producer Sonia Sanzano stops by to talk about the third season of her creation, Alma’s Way. And finally, today’s Open Artist Spotlight shines on singer-songwriter, actress, and public speaker Sophia Angelica, who closes out the show with her song Volvernos A Ver.

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.

OPEN host Doctor Bob Lee is joined by Rommy Pennella, Co-founder and President of the NY Hispanic Cosmetology & Beauty Chamber of Commerce, speaks about the work that the Chamber is doing to aid beauty professionals and businesses, and highlights her upcoming gala uplifting domestic violence survivors. Dr. Amira Mohamed, MD, Attending Physician, Division of Critical Care Medicine, and Associate Professor of Medicine at Montefiore Einstein discusses how RSV vaccines are minimizing hospitalizations for adults 60-years-old. Naren Weiss, CCNY Faculty Member & Playwright of “Siege of Deli”, and Shaena Gibson, CCNY Theatre Student & Leading Talent in “Siege of Deli”,  join the program to shed some light on the many exciting things CCNY has planned and much more. Steve Schlam, Actor and Author of The Harvesting of Haystacks Kane shares insight on his first published book.

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.