LICH: Everything you want to know (almost) about the deal to close Long Island College Hospital
Brooklyn Eagle publishes archive of extensive LICH coverage
In January 2013 Brooklynites were shocked to hear that the State University of New York (SUNY) was preparing to pull the plug on Long Island College Hospital (LICH) in Cobble Hill.
In a saga lasting more than three years, the community’s battle to keep the 156-year-old institution in operation as a full-service hospital made almost daily headlines in the Brooklyn Eagle.
The fallout from the sale — medical, civic and legal — continues.
Cobble Hill residents spent years fighting the plan for high-rise towers proposed by developer Fortis Property Group. Emergency departments across Brooklyn have increased wait times. Mayor Bill de Blasio’s role in the closure and sale is under investigation. Subpoenas were issued for emails from de Blasio and top aides, SUNY and healthcare workers union 1199 S.E.I.U. The role of so-called “dark money” in the closure was examined.