Gary Axelbank
Gary Axelbank | |
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| Born | New York City, U.S. |
| Education | DeWitt Clinton High School and Lehman College |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, Television presenter, disk jockey |
| Years active | 1976–present |
| Employer | BronxNet |
| Known for | Host of television shows related to The Bronx |
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| Children | 2 |
| Website | |
Gary Axelbank is a New York City journalist, disk jockey and TV personality based in The Bronx. He has been called the "Edward R. Murrow" and "Charlie Rose" of the Bronx.[1][2]
Axelbank is the host of BronxTalk and The Bronx Buzz on BronxNet, a public, educational and government access cable TV network available on Cablevision and Verizon FIOS.[3] BronxTalk is a weekly show that features politicians, business leaders, and community stakeholders in a half-hour interview on the issues facing the Bronx.[2] Axelbank hosted over 1,000 episodes through the show's 25-year history.[4] During election cycles, the show is often home to debates between Bronx politicians. In 2018, Axelbank estimated he's hosted 60 political debates.[4]
Axelbank was born in the Bronx, graduated from DeWitt Clinton High School and Lehman College, and worked as a radio DJ alongside Howard Stern.[4][5] He also worked as the director of community relations for Monroe College.[5] He launched a local news website called thisisthebronx.info in 2017.[6]
He frequently appears on City & State's annual Bronx Power lists of the most influential people in the borough.[7][8][9]
References[edit]
- ^ "BronxTalk celebrates 20 years". The Norwood News. October 8, 2014. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
- ^ a b Slattery, Denis (October 16, 2013). "5 Questions for Gary Axelbank". Daily News. New York. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
- ^ "Bronxnet: About". BronxNet.org. BronxNet. September 29, 2018. Retrieved February 15, 2019.
- ^ a b c Kostro, Zak (October 28, 2019). "Prog DJ turned BronxNet baron". The Riverdale Press. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
- ^ a b "Gary's bio" (PDF). thisisthebronx.info. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
- ^ "thisisthebronx.info launch". The Bronx Times. May 31, 2016. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
- ^ "2018 Bronx Power 50". City & State NY. September 24, 2018. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
- ^ "City & State NY Bronx Power 50 2016". The Bronx Chronicle. December 14, 2016. Retrieved July 15, 2019.
- ^ "City & State Bronx Power 100 - 2019". City & State NY. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
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