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Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Lung Cancer Team Earns International Recognition for Exceptional Care

Patient-Nominated Award Showcases Montefiore Einstein’s Commitment to Going Above and Beyond Treating Patients with Cancer  Bronx Voice  September 16, 2025 BRONX - Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center (MECCC) announced that its lung cancer team has been recognized by the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) for delivering outstanding care. The announcement was made during the IASLC annual meeting in Barcelona, Spain. The Cancer Care Team Award (CCTA) selects a single institution in international geographic regions, including North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the rest of the world, that provides exceptional care for patients with lung cancer and thoracic malignancies. Patients, family members and caregivers nominate the teams. MECCC is the only center in North America honored with the award this year. “Our patient-first philosophy, shared by all the members o...

Cop Shot in Suicide Attempt in Bronx

A police officer was found shot in the head in the locker room of the 47th Precinct stationhouse. -File Photo


By Dan Gesslein

Bronx Voice

February 7, 2023


BRONX - Police are investigating the shooting of an officer inside a Bronx precinct locker room as a possible suicide attempt. The officer is expected to survive. 





At around 11 am, the officer shot himself inside the locker room of the 47th Precinct stationhouse. 


The bullet shot through his cheek and he was rushed to Jacobi Medical Center in critical condition. However, officials said he is expected to survive. 





The officer was only on the job for a little over a year joining the force in December 2021.

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