Be Healthy – The Rebirth of the NCBH Maternity Ward

By David Cruz Vital Stats: 10% – Percentage of Bronx births that happen at North Central Bronx Hospital (Source: North Central Bronx Hospital). North Central Bronx Hospital has delivered its newest bundle of joy–a revamp of its maternity ward that’s slated to open.

BronxTalk Celebrates 20 Years

By David Cruz The Edward R. Murrow of the Bronx is celebrating 20 years on the air. Gary Axelbank, the even-handed Bronxite who’s been the host of BronxTalk since 1994, is slated to hold an anniversary bash that doubles as a taping of the public access show on Oct. 22.

Neighborhood Notes

Fitness Classes for Seniors The City Parks Foundation offers yoga classes on Mondays/Wednesdays and Fitness Walking on Tuesdays/Thursdays; each free at 9 a.m. at the Woodlawn Tennis Courts on Jerome Avenue and 233rd Street to seniors ages 60 and over. For more information, call (718) 760-6999. Williamsbridge Oval Classes The Williamsbridge Oval Recreation Center holds a variety of exercise classes, game room time, and computer classes for children, teens and adults this fall. For more information, call (718) 543-8672. Financial Ed Workshops University Neighborhood Housing Program at 2751 Grand Concourse, offers a series of five free financial education workshops on

Judge: KNIC Project Can Proceed

By David Cruz A plan to bring an enormous ice center into the Kingsbridge Armory can proceed following a legal squabble that ended with a Bronx judge ruling in favor of its lead developer.

Norwood News Stops By BronxTalk

BronxTalk with Gary Axelbank reached a milestone with its 950th episode on Monday, October 6. To ring in the special episode, host Gary Axelbank brought in Norwood News editor-in-chief David Cruz along with Elizabeth Quaranta of the Friends of Mosholu Parkland stopping by to discuss the happenings in the Norwood community. Axelbank peppered his guests on questions about the active community, current issues and the new look of the Norwood News.

Be Healthy – Early Flu Shot, Early Protection

Vital Stats: 30K – Number of people who die from influenza each year. (Source: Montefiore Medical Center) To get ahead of the upcoming flu season, one must pre-plan. It’s a reason why experts at Montefiore Medical Center are raising awareness about the importance of the flu vaccine, which remains the best option to reduce a person’s risk of contracting the virus. The flu season can start as early as late September and usually runs for about 12 to 15 weeks.

One Killed, Five Injured in Fordham Shooting

By Anton K. Nilsson Police are still investigating what sparked a Sunday morning melee outside a Fordham nightclub that stretched several blocks, resulting in one person fatally shot, with another five sent to the hospital.

AMSU Alumna Leads the School

By HAYLEY CAMACHO The start of a new school year is often met with a mix of excitement and anxiety for students. Those feelings are shared by principals as well, who grapple with raising student achievement, listening to uneasy students and helping parents navigate the high school system. For Sr. Jean Marie Humphries, her new role as principal of Academy of Mount St. Ursula (AMSU), the catholic girls high school on Bedford Park Boulevard, is both a homecoming and chance to redefine the school’s role for students and the community.

Public & Community Meetings

COMMUNITY BOARD 7 committees are held on the following dates at the board office, 229A E. 204th St., at 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted: Executive committee meets on Tuesday, Oct. 7; Economic Development and Community Relations/LTP committees meet Wednesday, Oct. 8 (note: Community Relations/LTP meets at 7:30 p.m.); Traffic & Transportation committee meets Thursday, Oct. 9; Environment & Sanitation and Health & Hospitals committees meet Oct. 14 (note: Health & Hospitals committee meets at 7:30 p.m.); Housing/Land Use & Zoning committee meets on Wednesday, Oct. 15; For more information, call (718) 933-5650. THE 52ND PRECINCT COMMUNITY COUNCIL meets Thursday, Oct.