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LICH nurses bemoan hospital's woes

Cobble Hill

On the eve of Friday morning's “Save LICH” rally, several longtime nurses at Long Island College Hospital told the Brooklyn Daily Eagle they were distressed by the hospital's possibly imminent closing. … Full Article

SUDDEN DEATH: Long Island College Hospital could close ‘imminently’ — it's 'worth more dead than alive'

Cobble Hill

Long Island College Hospital (LICH) in Cobble Hill could close “imminently,” sources told the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. … Full Article

BREAKING: LICH ON DEATH WATCH — State prepares to pull plug

Cobble Hill

Time may finally be running out for Long Island College Hospital. A spokesman for State University of New York chairman Carl McCall told the Daily News that SUNY trustees have discussed closing the hospital, the newspaper reported late Wednesday night. … Full Article

Cuomo backs minimum wage boost; compromise emerges

Columbia Waterfront

ALBANY — Legislators on Wednesday began privately discussing a new way to increase the state's minimum wage after Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the long-blocked effort a big boost in his proposed budget. … Full Article

Milestones In Faith: Kane Street Synagogue

Cobble Hill

Religion Newsbriefs for January 21-25
By Francesca Norsen Tate Lecture Series Examines Mitzvot
Through Mysticism & Kabbalah … Full Article

Did NYC Housing Authority blow it? After Sandy mess, City Council holds hearing

Red Hook

At a New York City Council oversight hearing on Thursday, council members expressed dismay over the New York City Housing Authority’s (NYCHA) feeble response to … Full Article

Brooklyn Bookbeat: BookCourt presents ‘Far From The Tree’ author Andrew Solomon

Cobble Hill

National Book Award-winning author Andrew Solomon will appear at BookCourt Thursday, Jan. … Full Article

Review: Facebook's 'Graph Search' is incredibly strong

Boerum Hill

MENLO PARK, Calif. — Facebook unveiled a new search tool on Tuesday that gives users a chance to sift through the photos, places and other information available on the site — all through the lens of their social connections. … Full Article