Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Perspectives TV Show on Sean Bell Verdict

In the wake of the verdict resulting from the trial of the officers in the Sean Bell case, BronxNet is dedicating the next live episode of Perspectives to discussing and analyzing the outcome of the case.

The special episode of Perspectives will be cablecast on Tuesday, April 29, at 8:30 p.m. We are inviting advocates, activists, and legal aids, to join us as guests for a panel discussion. You can also join our inside studio television audience.

The program will highlight a peaceful quest for justice, help shed light on issues at hand, give viewers a chance to hear the opinions of experts and to call in and express their own opinions.

Guests are asked to arrive by 8:00 PM. Please see below for more details.

"PERSPECTIVES"

Hosted by TV Journalist and former news anchor, Daren Jaime, "Perspectives," is an award winning, live interactive television program geared toward discussing contemporary topics affecting the African-American and other ethnic communities. The primary aim of the program is to stimulate dialogue, raise awareness, and act as a bridge between the public and community organizations. Viewers can call in to (718) 960-7150 during the live taping to voice their opinions and concerns.

BronxNet is an independent, not-for-profit organization established under the requirements of the cable television franchise agreement between the City of New York and Cablevision of New York City. Programs are cablecast over Channels 67, 68, 69 and 70,in the borough of The Bronx.

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BRONXNET Television

250 Bedford Park Blvd. West

Lehman College, Carman Hall Rm. C4

Bronx, NY 10468 - 1589

Phone: 718-960-1180 or 718-960-7150

BRONXNET is located on the campus of Lehman College in the Northwest Bronx, South of Van Cortlandt Park and West of the New York Botanical Garden. BRONXNET is located in Carman Hall, a building on the Southern end of the 37-acre campus. Carman Hall can be easily accessed from Goulden Avenue, through Gate 2 of the Campus. BRONXNET is in the Sub-basement of Carman Hall in Room C4.

By Train: IRT No. 4 or the IND "D" line to Bedford Park Boulevard. The campus is a three-minute walk to the west. For more information about subway service to the Lehman campus, call the New York City Transit Authority at (718) 330-1234. Metro North's Harlem line has a local stop at the Botanical Gardens station. The campus is about 12 blocks due west on Bedford Park Boulevard. Call Metro North for information about fares and schedules (212) 532-4900.

By Bus: Nine Bronx buses including the 2, 10, 22, and 28 have stops at Lehman College. Liberty Lines BXM4A or 4B express buses from Manhattan stop near the campus, at Bedford Park Boulevard and the Grand Concourse. Good connections are available on Westchester 20 or 20X buses from White Plains, Hartsdale, Scarsdale, and Yonkers via Central Park Avenue. The No. 4 from Yonkers also stops near the campus. For more information about taking a bus to the Lehman campus, call (718) 330-1234 (Bronx buses) or (718) 652-8400 (Liberty Lines) or (914) 682-2020 (Westchester buses).

By Car: Major highways from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey have exits near Lehman College. The Van Cortlandt Park South exit off the Major Deegan Expressway (I-87) is just a few minutes from campus. Another popular approach is via the Mosholu Parkway exit off the Bronx River Parkway or the Saw Mill (Henry Hudson).

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