Minority leaders to Cuomo: ‘Do the right thing’ for LICH
NAACP, Black caucus, churches wants SUNY’s hospital sale investigated
Minority leaders on Friday called on Governor Andrew Cuomo to “do the right thing” and halt the sale of Brooklyn’s Long Island College Hospital (LICH) to developer Fortis Property Group. The groups also want SUNY’s sales process to be investigated by Brooklyn District Attorney Thompson, Attorney General Schneiderman and the state Senate.
SUNY chose Fortis over two higher-ranked minority developers after a convoluted and much-litigated process. Fortis is expected to sign a contract to buy the Cobble Hill hospital on Monday.
On Friday, leaders of the NAACP, along with the Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian Legislative Caucus and Mobilizing Preachers and Communities (MPAC), a coalition of ministers statewide, joined with Brooklyn community groups on the steps of City Hall.