Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito:
“I am pleased that SUNY and the community have reached an agreement to help preserve quality medical care in downtown Brooklyn. Today’s settlement puts the needs of New Yorkers first and prioritizes care over profits.

I am proud to have joined my colleagues in government and thousands of concerned New Yorkers to protect the future of our City’s hospitals. I look forward to working with Governor Cuomo, Mayor de Blasio, members of the community, elected officials and SUNY to quickly select a bidder who will commit to providing comprehensive medical care to New Yorkers.”

Council Member Stephen Levin:
“For months, the community has fought tooth and nail to preserve the health care provided by Long Island College Hospital. Local elected officials stood strong with the community, demanding that the request for proposals at LICH be re-opened and that the process be transparent, impartial, and inclusive of the community. It is thanks to the perseverance of everyone who has fought tirelessly for LICH that an agreement has been made and a fair process to discuss the future of health care in our community can begin.”

Health Committee Chair Council Member Corey Johnson:
“As Chair of the New York City Council’s Committee on Health, I stand with my colleagues and their communities in Brooklyn who have continued in their fight to keep LICH open. My district is still suffering from the consequences of the closing of St. Vincent’s hospital – a situation that no other neighborhoods should face in our city. I will continue to support the efforts of the elected officials, labor unions and community advocates as this process moves forward.”

Council Member Brad Lander:
“After a year of community activism and advocacy by elected officials, SUNY has agreed to work with our communities to find a solution at LICH that provides quality healthcare for these Brooklyn neighborhoods. This is a positive step, but we must ensure that there is real public input and transparency as this plan is put in motion. I look forward to working with Governor Cuomo, Mayor de Blasio, other elected officials, and community groups to make this a reality.”

Council Member Carlos Menchaca:
“The reopening of the RFP for health care services at LICH provides a fresh opportunity for community engagement and transparency. I remain steadfastly committed to ensuring that Red Hook has a voice in shaping the future of LICH. This agreement will only be a success if the healthcare needs of Red Hook residents are incorporated into the overall process.”

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