It was a welcomed innovation during Covid, designed to maintain a healthy space for anyone who wanted to enjoy the cigar bar, but now Cuban Creations is under fire for violating Vieux Carre standards. Zach Smith, Owner of Zach Smith Consulting, and Andrew Wilson, Owner of Cuban Creations, joins Newell to discuss the situation. 

It was a welcomed innovation during Covid, designed to maintain a healthy space for anyone who wanted to enjoy the cigar bar, but now Cuban Creations is under fire for violating Vieux Carre standards. Zach Smith, Owner of Zach Smith Consulting, and Andrew Wilson, Owner of Cuban Creations, joins Newell to discuss the situation.

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Should a cigar bar parklet be allowed to continue to operate in the French Quarter?

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Newell is broadcasting LIVE from University Medical Center as LCMC Health celebrates the 288th Birthday of Charity Hospital. That’s a nearly 300-year legacy of exceptional care and service, and compassionate care to the most vulnerable populations in our region. Today, on campus, they’re hosting a brunch for donors, and a presentation of the “history wall.” 

This hour, Newell speaks with:

Warren Bell, Board President of the Spirit of Charity Foundation 

Dan P. Kiff,  Director of Trauma Services at University Medical Center New Orleans Level 1 Trauma Center

Newell is broadcasting LIVE from University Medical Center as LCMC Health celebrates the 288th Birthday of Charity Hospital. That’s a nearly 300-year legacy of exceptional care and service, and compassionate care to the most vulnerable populations in our region. Today, on campus, they’re hosting a brunch for donors, and a presentation of the “history wall.” 
This hour, Newell speaks with:
Warren Bell, Board President of the Spirit of Charity Foundation 
Dan P. Kiff,  Director of Trauma Services at University Medical Center New Orleans Level 1 Trauma Center

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Newell is broadcasting LIVE from University Medical Center as LCMC Health celebrates the 288th Birthday of Charity Hospital. Dan P. Kiff, the Director of Trauma Services at University Medical Center New Orleans Level 1 Trauma Center joins Newell this segment.

Newell is broadcasting LIVE from University Medical Center as LCMC Health celebrates the 288th Birthday of Charity Hospital. Dan P. Kiff, the Director of Trauma Services at University Medical Center New Orleans Level 1 Trauma Center joins Newell this segment.

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Newell is broadcasting LIVE from University Medical Center as LCMC Health celebrates the 288th Birthday of Charity Hospital. Warren Bell, Board President of the Spirit of Charity Foundation, sits with Newell in this segment.  

Newell is broadcasting LIVE from University Medical Center as LCMC Health celebrates the 288th Birthday of Charity Hospital. Warren Bell, Board President of the Spirit of Charity Foundation, sits with Newell in this segment.

Should a cigar bar parklet be allowed to continue to operate in the French Quarter?

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