Richard Goldstein (born October 25, 1942) is an American journalist and writer.
He is a 1963 graduate of Brooklyn College and received a master's degree in political science from the University of Michigan in 1964.
Before joining The Times, he worked for the New York Daily News, Newsday and United Press International.
His 1997 book Mine Eyes Have Seen is a first-person memoir of critical American events.
He also wrote a book entitled Helluva Town: The Story of New York City During World War II.