The Bronx is Ready for Its Closeup

The Brian Lehrer Show | Sep 21, 2015

Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. discusses the film industry’s expansion into the Bronx, with several television shows being shot in the borough as of late and Silvercup Studios, home to shows such as "Girls" and "30 Rock," spending $35 million to convert a warehouse in Port Morris to a film and television production complex.

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