Update: Judge Johnny Lee Baynes has issued a new restraining order prohibiting SUNY and the State Health Department from closing LICH until further action by the court. Thanks to reader “Remsen Street Dweller” for the tip. In an email to the press this morning Roy Sloane, president of the Cobble Hill Association, released the organization’s […]
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Squadron on SUNY Vote: ‘Closing LICH Makes No Sense’
NYS Senator Daniel Squadron issued this statement this afternoon regarding the SUNY Board of Trustees vote to close Long Island College Hospital: “SUNY again demonstrated a disturbing lack of transparency, holding its vote on the future of LICH in Westchester today. But we still made our voices heard — for our community and for Brooklyn. […]
Markowitz on LICH Closing: “A Serious Mistake”
Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz testified before the Assembly Health Committee at Brooklyn Borough Hall today. Here’s the transcript of his testimony:
Eagle: LICH Worth More Dead Than Alive
The Brooklyn Eagle’s Mary Frost writes in today’s edition that Long Island College Hospital would be worth more “dead than alive” according to insiders. How much more? At least $100 million more:
Rally to Save LICH Friday (1/25) at 11AM
This just in from NYS Senator Daniel Squadron regarding a rally Friday (1/25) to save Long Island College Hospital. The institution in is danger of shutting down over financial issues. Follow Sen. Squadron live via Twitter after the jump.
Long Island College Hospital Faces Potential Shutdown
The Long Island College Hospital in Cobble Hill is facing potential closure as it continues to lose money for owner State University of New York. According to stories in The New York Times and New York Daily News, the 150-year-old facility at 339 Hicks Street is on the table with State University trustees. But a […]
BP Marty Hears from Community: “Save LICH!”
Packed into the ceremonial courtroom of Borough Hall was a standing room only audience that sent a unified message to the politicians and officials as to the importance of saving Long Island College Hospital. Both medical staff and neighborhood residents of Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Clinton Hill, Fort Greene, etc. told personal stories […]
Rally to Save LICH Today at 1pm
Brooklyn Beep Marty Markowitz, Congresswoman Nydia Velaquez and the LICH Medical Staff will hold a rally today at 1pm to ask for immediate action in fixing the crisis at Long Island College Hospital. The rally will be held on Hicks Street between Atlantic and Pacific. The public is invited. BHA Executive Director Judy Stanton is […]
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