Tag Archives: Brooklyn

Judge to SUNY/Downstate:
Halt Long Island College Hospital Closure

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Laura Newman

State University of New York Trustees were ordered in no uncertain terms to put a temporary stop to the closing of Long Island College Hospital (LICH) in North Brooklyn. The order came down from a Brooklyn judge earlier today, who … Continue reading →

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Repeating Koch’s Biggest Blunder

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Laura Newman

Few people remember Mayor Edward Koch regretting anything, much less anything he fought tooth and nail for, and belligerently. Tucked into the New York Times obituary Feb. 1 was a little-known fact that Koch, who championed the closure of Harlem’s … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn Health Needs Assessment In:
Listen and Share Your POV

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Laura Newman

Tomorrow and Thursday, you have your chance to hear about a Brooklyn Health Needs Assessment that analyzed opinions from more than 700 North and Central Brooklyn residents on their healthcare. Many people involved in this process are dedicated to getting … Continue reading →

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Listen and Share Your POV