Rally Protests Loss of NCBH’s Labor and Delivery Units

“They say cut back, we say fight back,” chanted the crowd of demonstrators who assembled beneath a sea of red New York State Nurses Association flags outside the entrance to North Central Bronx Hospital earlier this afternoon to protest the closure of the hospital’s labor and delivery department and all related newborn services.

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.

Bronx Pols Disclose Outside Gigs and Assets

After years of criticisms about corruption and the lack of transparency in Albany, state legislators’ outside income, investments and debts were made available online for the first time ever in accordance with the Public Integrity Reform Act of 2011. These disclosures exposed many interesting details about Bronx lawmakers, including the fact that some have earned money through gambling and movie roles.

Former Knicks Star Allan Houston Spends Time with BronxWorks Kids

Former star player for the New York Knicks, Allan Houston, visited the BronxWorks Community Center, at 1130 Grand Concourse, to conduct a mini-basketball clinic for the kids in the BronxWorks summer camp program on Wednesday, Aug. 7.

Take Sting Out of Summer: Combat Perils of Mother Nature

Summer is a time for enjoying warm weather, but spending time outside also increases the risk of contracting serious conditions like Lyme disease, poison ivy rashes, West Nile virus and allergic reactions to bee stings.

Bronx News Roundup: Out-of-Control Driver Crashes into Pedestrians and Storefronts

By Hugh Thornhill Here’s your news roundup for the day: – A driver who lost control of her car struck several pedestrians and took out four storefronts on Monday evening, CBS New York reports. Three people, including the driver, were taken to Jacobi Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Though a Department of Buildings representative said that the buildings damaged remain structurally sound, the storefronts are severely damaged and will be closed until further notice. – For 33 years, a group called the 52 People for Change have been trying to save Playground 52 in the South Bronx from disparity,