Articles by: Lewis H. Goldstein

The NCBH Stork has Landed with Healthy New Bundle of Joy

The NCBH Stork has Landed with Healthy New Bundle of Joy

The Stork has landed at North Central Bronx Hospital (NCBH)! Hospital officials welcomed the first baby born at NCBH since its August 2013 suspension of labor and delivery services. A healthy baby girl, named Nova Bryant, was born to parents […]

by · October 28, 2014 · Health & Nutrition, Local News
Bruce Feld, Former District Leader,81st AD. Honored for his leadership

Bruce Feld: A Leader Among Leaders

On Sunday October 26, 2014 Bruce Feld, former District Leader for the 81st Assembly District, was honored at a brunch sponsored by The Benjamin Franklin Reform Democratic Club and hosted by Councilman Andrew Cohen at his home. Bruce’s progressive activism […]

The Young Killing the Young has to stop NOW

The Gun Industry and Blood Money

It was with much disgust that I saw the news about the killing of at least one young person by another in Marysville, Washington. The snuffing out the life of our youth by other young people is an indication of […]

by · October 26, 2014 · Crime, Editorials
One of many possible body cameras for the NYPD

Police Body Cameras: Need for Objectivity

There has been much debate and controversy over having the police officers in the NYPD and other police departments across nation outfitted with body cameras. Over the past year there have been several confrontations between the police and unarmed civilians. […]

by · October 24, 2014 · Crime, Editorials, Local News
The crescent moon that determines the start of the Islamic New Year

The Islamic New Year and Eid

Tomorrow night, October 24, the Hijri New Year, also known as The Islamic New Year (Arabic: رأس السنة الهجرية‎ Ras as-Sanah al-Hijriyah) begins. The date of the New Year is determined by the position of the moon. The first sighting […]

by · October 23, 2014 · Editorials, Religion
A horrible murder by terrorists; a creative opera.

The Death of Klinghoffer: Creativity, Not Anti-Semitism

There has been quite an uproar regarding the Metropolitan Opera’s staging of the opera “The Death of Klinghoffer”. I for one defend its presentation and the creativity of this opera. I object to those who are protesting, calling for a […]

by · October 22, 2014 · Arts & Artists, Editorials
The Pelham Grand

The Pelham Grand: Just The Facts, Please

Over the past few months there have been many concerns regarding our new neighbors who are residing at the Pelham Grand. As a Community Board member, Member of the Pelham Grand Advisory Council and as a resident of the community […]

by · October 21, 2014 · Editorials, Local News
Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson, 16 CD, Chair, NYC Council Committee on Public Safety

The Pathway to The American Dream

Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson has announced that she will be providing free immigration services in conjunction with CUNY at her district office which is located at 1377 Jerome Avenue. The phone number is 718-588-7500. This service will be available beginning October […]

by · October 20, 2014 · Local News
The Finished product

A healthy, delicious vegan recipe. Try it!

As many of you know I have been vegan for just under two years and vegetarian for eight years. As I mentioned in a previous column I became vegetarian/vegan for humane, health and religious reasons. Over the years I have […]

Hon Kenny Agosto, Member, Democratic State Committee, 78 AD, former District Leader, 80 AD, former President, Liberty Democratic Association; Civic Dedication Award.

Liberty Democratic Association Holds Seventh Annual Awards Dinner

This past Thursday, October 16 the Liberty Democratic Association which represents the 80th Assembly District hosed its seventh annual awards dinner. The dinner was held at Maestro’s Caterer’s in Morris Park.Those honored included Hon. Carl Heastie, Patrick Dolan Jr., Hon. […]

by · October 18, 2014 · Photos, Politics
BP Ruben Diaz Jr. Announces Town Meeting on Ebola Oct 29

BP Ruben Diaz Jr. Announces Town Meeting on Ebola Oct 29

Borough President announces Town Hall meeting on Ebola Hear the facts and not the rumors

Lewis Goldstein In support of total equality for women and ALL.

Governor Cuomo at WEP Rally: Unfortunately, “It’s Still A Man’s World”

On October 11, at a rally for the newly formed Women’s Equality Party at John Jay College Governor Andrew Cuomo lamented that fact that in New York and beyond women are still treated as second class citizens and that unfortunately […]

by · October 17, 2014 · Editorials, Politics
Bronx (& Beyond) Events Announced by Speaker Melissa-Mark-Viverito

Bronx (& Beyond) Events Announced by Speaker Melissa-Mark-Viverito

Our NYC Speaker and our Bronx member of the NYC Council Member from the 8th Councilmanic District Melissa Mark-Viverito has announced several events which will be exciting, fun and very indicative of the participatory government she is a part of. Try […]

by · October 16, 2014 · Bulletin Board, Local Events
Dr. Raju, President HHC

Ebola Update: The Sky Is Not Falling

As a member of the North Bronx Health network which includes Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital I have complete faith in our Health and Hospitals Corporation, NBHN and the HHC hospitals in The Bronx and throughout New […]

by · October 16, 2014 · Editorials, Health & Nutrition
Pope Francis: A Man of Inclusivity

Pope Francis: A Man of Inclusivity

It was with great joy that I read the preliminary statement from the Vatican regarding a progressive change in the manner in which gays and other non-traditional couples are to be accepted and welcomed as members of the Roman Catholic […]

by · October 15, 2014 · Editorials, Religion