North Central Bronx Shuts Down Labor and Delivery Units

Jahir, 32, and his pregnant wife, who live in the apartment across the street from North Central Bronx Hospital in Norwood, were the first to be turned away following the official closure of the facility’s labor and delivery, nursery, and neonatal care units last Monday.

Out & About: What’s Happening in the Bronx (Aug. 22-Sept. 4)

Looking for something to do in the Bronx? We’ve got you covered. The Norwood News’ Out & About feature let’s you know about the happenings in the Boogie Down over the next two weeks.

Get Your Norwood News Now! (Paper or Digital)

The latest edition of the Norwood News is out on Bronx streets now. Pick up your copy today. In this issue, you’ll find our in-depth look at North Central Bronx Hospital’s decision to shut down its labor and delivery department, the recent ruling on Stop-and Frisk, the dramatic drop in public school test scores, how to keep your child healthy when they head back to school, the extended delays on the Oval Park Rec Center and much more.

Group To Protest Delays on Oval Park Rec Center

The Williamsbridge Oval Park recreational center, which closed for renovations in April of 2010, was supposed to open before the summer of 2011. It remains unclear when the center will re-open, but it doesn’t appear to be any time soon. That doesn’t sit well with the Friends of Williamsbridge Oval Park. They’ll be holding a rally to shed light on the issue Friday afternoon.

Video: 11th Council District Debate Hosted by the Norwood News

On Aug. 1, the Norwood News hosted a debate among candidates in the 11th Council District race at the Bedford Park Senior Center. Bronxnet was on hand to catch all the action. Check it out, stay informed and don’t forget to vote in the primary on Tuesday, Sept. 10.

Bronx News Roundup: Judge Declares NYPD’s Stop-and-Frisk Tactics Unconstitutional

These are the Bronx news stories we’re following today: — This is a huge story, not just in the Bronx, but in the entire city: In a decision issued this morning, federal judge Sheila Scheindlin ruled that the NYPD’s use of stop-and-frisk tactics, which have come under heavy scrutiny over the past couple of years, violated the rights of thousands of New Yorkers. Scheindlin took the extra step of appointing a former prosecutor for the Manhattan district attorney’s office, Peter Zimroth, to monitor the police department going forward and make sure it complies with the Constitution, the New York Times

Bronx Notes: ‘P-Star Rising’ at Bronx Doc Center

On Saturday at 8:15 p.m., the Bronx Documentary Center, 614 Courtlandt Ave., is showing “P-Star Rising,” a new documentary about Priscilla Diaz, a New York City product who started rapping at an early age and eventually became a television star. The film follows her over the course of four years. After the showing, there will be a Q & A with Diaz and the film’s director, Gabriel Noble. Above is the trailer for the film.

Video: 15th Council Debate on BronxTalk

A week ago, BronxTalk hosted a debate among candidates in the 15th District City Council race. Above is the video from that debate, the sedond of six consecutive debate BronxTalk is hosting. We’ve embedded the video above. Tonight, BronxTalk will have candidates from the 16th Council District live at 9 p.m. on Bronxnet.

Out & About in the Bronx

Looking for something to do this weekend in the Bronx? We’re here to help. Below is a listing of activities, events, art shows and more, all happening right here in the Boogie Down.