Ambulance service resumes at LICH, as supporters push SUNY contempt proceedings
Chancellor directs 'entire SUNY system' to help
Ambulance service was restored to Long Island College Hospital (LICH) late on Friday, soon after state Supreme Court Justice Johnny Lee Baynes conferred with lawyers for SUNY, the state Department of Health, and groups fighting SUNY’s attempts to close LICH.
LICH supporters said Friday they were preparing to begin the contempt process, where they would present evidence showing that SUNY had disregarded Justice Baynes’ orders to keep hospital services at the level in effect on July 19.
Sources told the Brooklyn Eagle, “Some SUNY Trustees were served with certified copies of Justice Baynes’ October 11 order,” a requirement before contempt charges can be filed.
“More people will be served,” the source added.