Luis Sepulveda & William Rivera-Founders, Cross Bronx Initiative

It was the tragic accident that occurred on the Bronx River Parkway that took the lives of 7 individuals, changing one family’s life forever. And one year ago we introduced you to two men who created the Cross Bronx Initiative, a campaign to create a cleaner and safer cross Bronx. Letters were sent to the state department of transportation highlighting conditions on the parkway as well as the Sheridan and Cross Bronx. After this recent tragedy, both William Rivera and Luis Sepulveda are doubling their efforts.

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BronxNet Community Television

BRONXNET is the private, not-for-profit community television station serving the borough of the Bronx. The Station was established in 1988, under an agreement between the City of New York and Cablevision of New York City. BRONXNET programs four channels-67, 68, 69, and 70-on the Cablevision system in the Bronx. Each channel presents a unique brand of programming: Channel 67 focuses on public affairs programs produced by the station. 67's programs keep viewers up-to-date on local issues and face-to-face with the borough's representatives. Channel 68 features arts and entertainment programs including many that spotlight local artists. Channel 69 includes a host of foreign language programs of special interest to the various nationalities that make up the borough. Channel 70 is largely dedicated to informational programs produced by local organizations as well as inspirational programs produced by local churches.