More public comment, transparency needed regarding long-term plan for SUNY Downstate University Hospital

Brooklyn community coalition, unions, legislators call for openness, transparency in public process as Downstate Community Advisory Board considers a long-term plan for SUNY Downstate University Hospital.

ALBANY, NY (01/31/2025) (readMedia)-- Union leaders from UUP, PEF, NYSUT and the NYS AFL-CIO will be joined by State Senator Zellnor Myrie and Brooklyn faith leaders for a press conference calling on the state to consider the needs of SUNY Downstate and the people of Brooklyn when imagining the hospital's future. The Downstate Community Advisory Board will hold two more public hearings before making their recommendations to the Governor in April.

WHO:

State Sen. Zellnor Myrie (D-Brooklyn), New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF), United University Professions (UUP), NYS AFL-CIO, New York State United Teachers (NYSUT), Brooklyn clergy.

WHAT:

 Press conference on charting the future of SUNY Downstate 

WHEN: Tuesday February 04, 2025 at 12:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: New York State Capitol
Fourth Floor, Senate side
Albany, New York
NOTES:

Confirmed speakers include State Sen. Zellnor Myrie, NYS AFL-CIO President Mario Cilento, UUP President Fred Kowal, PEF President Wayne Spence, NYSUT President Melinda Person, and Bishop Orlando Findlayter, pastor at Brooklyn's New Hope Christian Fellowship.

A podium and mult-box will be provided.