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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


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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.

Bronx Notes: Census Bureau Hiring

The U.S. Census Bureau seeks field representatives from four to six months to conduct a housing and vacancy survey for $16.92 per hour. Applicants must be over 18 and reside in New York City. For more information, call (800) 991-2520 (select option 2 for recruiting) or send email with your address and phone number to new.york.recruit@census.gov.

Filling Void, New Bronx LGBTQ Center Is Up and Running

When the Bronx Community Pride Center in Longwood closed its doors earlier this year, the Bronx had no safe haven for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning community. Fortunately, a new LGBTQ center in the Bronx has risen from the ashes of the old center’s demise.