Empowering local voices and diverse views.

Established in 1992, Manhattan Neighborhood Network (MNN) is a media learning, production and distribution hub that promotes creative expression, independent voices and community engagement.

MNN operates two state-of-the-art emerging media production and education facilities in Manhattan and run Manhattan's public access TV channels, reaching some 400,000 cable subscribers in the borough. MNN and MNN-facilitated productions are also available in more than 29 states and in countries such as the Philippines and the Dominican Republic through live streams and online archives.

MNN is home to the NYC Center for Media Education, offering education and training in traditional and virtual video production, emerging media, editing, podcasting, and broadcasting. NYC CME’s purpose is to cultivate a diverse collective of change-makers and storytellers who will level the playing field in media production.

MNN produces the cable and digital channel NYXT.nyc, presented in partnership with more than 100 Manhattan community-based organizations, NYXT.nyc shines a spotlight on groups that are working to connect people and build neighborhoods. NYXT.nyc is available on Spectrum 1992, FiOS 38, and online at nyxt.nyc.

In addition, MNN offers MNN-FSTV, a partnership with independent media network Free Speech TV. MNN FSTV is available on Spectrum 1301 and FiOS 39.

MNN offers a creative and collaborative community, open to all ages, races, ethnicities, national origins, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, faiths and religions, abilities, and regardless of socio-economic status.

 

 

Hours of Operation

Main Administration Office
Monday - Friday: 10 am - 6 pm

MNN on 38th
Editing & Studio Facilities:

Monday - Friday: 
2:30 - 9:30 pm

MNN El Barrio Firehouse
Editing & Studio Facilities:

Tuesday - Friday: 1 pm - 7 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 5 pm


MNN 2024 Holiday Closings
Jan 15 - MLK, Jr. Day
Feb 19 - Presidents' Day
May 27 - Memorial Day
Jun 19 - Juneteenth
Jul 4 - Independence Day
Sep 2 - Labor Day
Oct 14 - Indigenous Peoples' Day
Nov 28 - Thanksgiving Day
Dec 25 - Christmas Day 
Jan 1, 2025 - New Year’s Day   
                                                                                                                                               
Please note that the MNN El Barrio Firehouse will be closed the Saturday before any holiday that falls on a Monday.

Our Channels

Policies

MNN's programming, submission, facility usage, student, and privacy policies, and MNN's code of conduct/community standards.

Our Locations

This Week on MNN

August 1, 2024

This Week on MNN we Celebrate National Black Business Month