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 (02/03/2025) (readMedia)-- Union leaders from UUP, PEF, and NYSUT will be joined by State Senator Zellnor Myrie, Assemblymembers Brian Cunningham and Phara Souffrant Forrest, 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), Assemblymember Brian Cunningham, Assemblymember Phara Souffrant Forrest, New York State Public Employees Federation (PEF), United University Professions, 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, Assemblymembers Brian Cunningham and Phara Souffrant Forrest, 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.