In 2007, MNN committed to expand its community media services, acquired a historic firehouse, and began a total renovation. In early 2012, the MNN El Barrio Firehouse Community Media Center opened a state-of-the-art production and broadcast facility in upper Manhattan. The MNN El Barrio Firehouse is committed to community building. Toward this goal, the Firehouse presents a variety of events on so
cial justice issues to encourage dialogue and collaboration among activists, artists, neighborhood residents, and local cultural and media organizations. Stoney Community Studio, activities include panel discussions, book presentations, cultural performances, film screenings and community celebrations. Every Sunday beginning at 8pm, the MNN El Barrio Firehouse broadcast its programs on Sundays on MNN1 and Thursdays at 8pm on MNN4. These El Barrio Firehouse programs feature artists, writers, poets, and filmmakers, community and social justice activists, and neighborhood residents engaged in advancing human liberation, culture, and politics for the benefit of the community. Programs may also be seen on MNN.org.
