Last week, Long Island College Hospital announced it was shutting down its maternity program, a closure that many believe is part of a broader sell-off of valuable property to developers anxious to develop condos in Cobble Hill. City Council Member Bill de Blasio is holding a rally today (8/6) at noon to “Call on LICH to Reverse Decision to Cut Vital Community Services. Per the press release that went out yesterday:

Councilmember Bill de Blasio will join local elected officials and community activists at a rally tomorrow urging Long Island College Hospital (LICH) to reverse its disturbing decision to shut down the maternity ward and end its rape crisis intervention program. De Blasio is calling on LICH to stop taking services away from Brooklyn families and to work with the community to create a long-term plan for combating its financial problems. Without a sound financial plan for LICH’s future and community involvement in this process, Brooklynites have no way of knowing how much longer LICH’s doors will remain open.

Among those attending are State Senator Marty Connor,
Councilmembers Sara Gonzalez and Tish James. The rally will take place at Noon at 339 Hicks Street, Between Atlantic and Pacific Streets.