OPEN Wednesday: October 22, 2025

On this week's edition of OPEN Wednesday, host Daren Jaime starts off with taking a look at local Bronx news with the Around the Bronx segment. The first story is about Healthy Choices at bodegas for Bronx residents. The second story is about the 8th annual block party hosted by Bronx Natives. Then Daren sits down with Dr. Sheila Hankin of Lehman College to talk about breast cancer awareness month and to remind women of the Bronx to get screened for breast cancer. After that, we are joined by Explore and CEO of HASAN Justin Fornal to talk about his recent projects in Somalia. Finally, we sit down with Executive Director Shanequa Charles and Art Director The Artist from Miss Abbies Kids. Here to tell us about the 13th Annual Miss Abbie's Kids Halloween Health and Wellness event.

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.