OPEN Wednesday: March 04, 2026

On this episode of OPEN, Rosa Caballero-Li, Senior Director of BookOp discusses the New York Public Library’s new partnership with The New York Times, offering free unlimited online access at branches citywide. Then, Debbie Kross, Co-Recording Secretary of PLACE NYC, breaks down new survey results on proposed changes to NYC’s Gifted & Talented programs. Next, Charles Komanoff, Mathematician and Policy Analyst, reflects on one year of NYC congestion pricing and its impact on streets and transit. And finally, Roy Secord, Public Artist, Photographer and Storyteller, is joined by featured immigrant and multidisciplinary artist Tijay Mohammed to discuss “From Home There to Home Here,” a Bronx-based project highlighting African immigrant stories.

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.