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 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,


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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.