OPEN Wednesday: April 1, 2026

On this episode of OPEN, Tara N. Gardner, Executive Director of the Day Care Council of New York, breaks down NYC’s new 2-K program for two-year-olds and what it means for families seeking accessible, affordable childcare. Then, Shinobu Hindert, Certified Financial Planner and best-selling author discusses how AI is reshaping tax filing with smarter organization, improved accuracy, and enhanced security for financial documents. Next, Bryan Ribeiro, Festival Founder and Filmmaker, shares how the Mount Vernon Independent Film Festival is uplifting emerging voices and building community through film. Lastly, Jared Logan, Director of Renewable Energy, along with Anthony Torres, Solar Sales Consultant at Smarter Energy Services, explore no-cost EV charging solutions and solar energy options for homeowners and businesses.

OPEN Wednesday is BronxNet’s weekly morning show focused on current events, local news, and community issues that impact the Bronx and beyond. Hosted by Daren Jaime.