De Blasio joins group of ‘intervenors’ in LICH decision-making process
Community groups and organizations of medical professionals on Wednesday both hailed the decision by Kings County Supreme Court Justice Carolyn Demarest granting Public Advocate Bill de Blasio’s “motion to intervene” in the case that will determine the next operator of Long Island College Hospital.
Justice Demarest ruled late Tuesday that de Blasio could “participate as a representative of the public interest.” In August, Demarest overturned her own ruling that gave control of LICH to SUNY Downstate, thus setting in motion proceedings to find a new operator.
As an “intervenor,” the Public Advocate’s Office joins six community groups from surrounding neighborhoods — Boerum Hill Association, Carroll Gardens Neighborhood Association, Cobble Hill Association, Brooklyn Heights Association, Wyckoff Gardens Association and Riverside Tenants’ Association – which Justice Demarest granted intervenor status in September.