Public access television network BronxNet celebrated its 25th anniversary at Marina del Rey on Thursday, October 17. The celebration included award presentations to Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., recipient of the ‘Quarter Century Award’, former borough president Fernando Ferrer, ‘Founder’s Award’ winner, and Mind-Builders Creative Arts Center executive director Madaha Kinsley-Lamb, recipient of the ‘Public Service Award’. Since 1993, BronxNet has been providing television production training, equipment and channel access for Bronx residents, workforce development internships for high school and college students as well as signature programs that contribute to community development.

Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. holds up his BronxNet ‘Quarter Century Award Honoree’ trophy.
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Former BronxNet reporter and current NY1 Noticias reporter Yeila Lluberes with Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr.
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Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation president Marlene Cintron.
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Former Bronx Borough President Fernando Ferrer (l) with BronxNet chairman Paul Gentile.
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(l-r) BronxNet chairman Paul Gentile, Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz.
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