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Mount Sinai Indefinitely Postpones Beth Israel Closure, Won't Close Friday

Jul 10, 2024, 09:34 PM

Mount Sinai has indefinitely postponed the closure of Beth Israel Hospital in Manhattan. The decision comes as a relief to the community, which has been fighting to keep the hospital open. Local leaders, including Keith Powers and Carlina Rivera, have expressed their commitment to ensuring continued healthcare services for Lower Manhattan families. The hospital's future remains uncertain, and the community is urging the State government to intervene to prevent the closure. The postponement was influenced by the hospital's lack of state approval and an existing court restraining order. The hospital won't close Friday but aims to do so quickly.