# BronxNet > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/BronxNet > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/BronxNet.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BronxNet > Source revision: 1335714370 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) BronxNet Type Public, educational, and government access cable television network Country United States Headquarters Lehman College Mercy University Broadcast area The Bronx Official website www.bronxnet.org **BronxNet** is a [public, educational, and government access](/source/Public%2C_educational%2C_and_government_access) (PEG) [cable television](/source/Cable_television) network in [The Bronx](/source/The_Bronx), New York, airing on multiple [Optimum](/source/Optimum) and [Verizon FiOS](/source/Verizon_FiOS) channels.[1] BronxNet is located on the campus of [Lehman College](/source/Lehman_College),[2] and at a new studio, "BronxNet East", in the [Mercy University](/source/Mercy_University) campus at 1200 Hutchinson Metro Center.[3] BronxNet produces some original programming, notably *[Bronx Flavor](/source/Bronx_Flavor)*,[4] 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 [City of New York](/source/Government_of_New_York_City). 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](/source/Gary_Axelbank) that is focused on local happenings, crime, economic development and education.[5] 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. *[Bronx Flavor](/source/Bronx_Flavor)* is an Emmy-nominated show with Justin Bornal, who plays the fictional character [Baron Ambrosia](/source/Baron_Ambrosia), 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.[6] Art and About is a show with [Daniel Hauben](/source/Daniel_Hauben) where he takes the viewer on a process to show how to create art in the world. *[Vet Talk](/source/Vet_Talk)* is a show hosted by [Gonzalo Duran](/source/Gonzalo_Duran), a [United States Marine Corps](/source/United_States_Marine_Corps) veteran and the Chief Executive Officer of [Devil Dog USA Incorporated](/source/Devil_Dog_USA).[7][8] The program serves as a platform for individuals and organizations involved in veteran support to present information about their resources, services, and initiatives, as well as to share personal and organizational experiences related to veteran affairs.[9][10] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Bronxnet: About"](https://www.bronxnet.org/about). *BronxNet.org*. BronxNet. Retrieved 11 February 2019. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Lehman College - At a Glance"](http://www.lehman.cuny.edu/about/lehman-at-a-glance.php). *www.lehman.cuny.edu*. Lehman College / CUNY. Retrieved 9 December 2010. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Goodstein, Steven. ["BronxNet extends to east Bronx with new studio"](https://www.bxtimes.com/stories/2016/13/13-studio-2016-03-25-bx.html). *Bronx Times*. Retrieved 7 December 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Bronx Flavor - Video Categories - BRONX FLAVOR"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110718222951/http://www.bronxnet.org/tv/bronxflavor/viewcategory/1/bronx-flavor). *BronxNet.org*. BronxNet. Archived from [the original](http://www.bronxnet.org/tv/bronxflavor/viewcategory/1/bronx-flavor) on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 9 December 2010. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Slattery, Denis (October 16, 2013). ["5 Questions for Gary Axelbank"](http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/bronx/5-questions-gary-axelbank-article-1.1487873). *NY Daily News*. Retrieved 7 December 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Hu, Winnie (31 October 2013). ["A Colorful Food Lover's Feast for the Eyes, Starring Flavors of the Bronx"](https://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/01/nyregion/a-colorful-food-lovers-feast-for-the-eyes-starring-flavors-of-the-bronx.html). *The New York Times*. Retrieved 7 December 2017. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Clarke, Erin (2017-01-11). ["Former Marine, Homeless After Returning from Iraq, Now Fighting to Help Other Vets in the Bronx"](https://ny1.com/nyc/bronx/news/2017/01/10/former-marine--homeless-after-returning-from-iraq--now-fighting-to-help-other-vets-in-the-bronx). *NY1*. Retrieved 2026-01-30. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Cameras, Laptop Stolen From Charity Group's Van In The Bronx - CBS New York"](https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/cameras-laptop-stolen-from-charity-groups-van-in-the-bronx/). *www.cbsnews.com*. 2017-01-12. Retrieved 2026-01-30. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Cameras stolen from veterans charity's SUV"](https://www.fox5ny.com/news/cameras-stolen-from-veterans-charitys-suv). *FOX 5 New York*. 2017-01-12. Retrieved 2026-01-30. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** TheBronxDaily (2025-05-08). ["Political Chit Chat With Gonzalo Duran Launches: A New Era In Political Talk | The Bronx Daily | Bronx.com"](https://bronx.com/political-chit-chat-with-gonzalo-duran-launches-a-new-era-in-political-talk/). Retrieved 2026-01-30. ## Further reading - Crowley, Chris (Dec 4, 2013). ["Live from the Bronx"](http://narrative.ly/the-bronx-is-not-burning/live-from-the-bronx/). *Narratively*. ## External links - [BronxNet web site](http://www.bronxnet.org/) v t e Broadcast television in New York City and the Tri-State Region (NY/NJ/CT) Full power WCBS-TV 2 CBS WNBC 4 NBC WNYW 5 Fox WABC-TV 7 ABC WWOR-TV 9 Independent/MyNetworkTV WPIX 11 The CW WNET 13 PBS WLIW 21 PBS WNYE-TV 25 Noncommercial Independent WPXN-TV 31 Ion Television WJLP 33 MeTV WXTV-DT 41 Univision WZME 43 Story Television WNJU 47 Telemundo WRNN-TV 48 Shop LC WEDW 49 PBS/CPTV WNJN 50 PBS/NJ PBS WTBY-TV 54 TBN WLNY-TV 55 Independent WNJB 58 PBS/NJ PBS WMBC-TV 63 Estrella TV WFTY-DT 67 True Crime Network WFUT-DT 68 UniMás Low-power WNYZ-LD 6 Independent/Korean WPXU-LD 12 Jewelry TV WNDT-CD 14 / WMBQ-CD 46 FNX WEPT-CD 15 Independent WVVH-CD 18 W23ER-D 17 PBS, translator of WMHT/Albany WDVB-CD 23 TBN Inspire WASA-LD 24 Estrella WXNY-LD 32 Daystar WNYX-LD 34 Purple TV WNWT-LD 37 Story Television WNJJ-LD 40 WKOB-LD 42 UFLN WDYJ-LD 60 Diya TV Defunct New Jersey Network PBS W26CE 26 WICC-TV 43 Bridgeport, CT WNXY-LD 43 Diya TV WMUN-CD 45 WRTV 58 Asbury Park, NJ WNYJ-TV 66 West Milford, NJ WRNY WWPS-LP 9 KC2XAK NBC, Bridgeport, CT, UHF/experimental See also Albany TV Binghamton TV Hartford/New Haven TV Philadelphia TV Scranton/Wilkes-Barre TV --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [BronxNet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BronxNet) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BronxNet?action=history)). 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