Judge dismisses lawsuit against Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital closure in Manhattan

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging the closure of Mount Sinai Beth Israel Hospital in Manhattan. This decision allows Mount Sinai Health System to proceed with the shutdown, which was previously delayed due to community opposition. Mount Sinai plans to implement the closure immediately, following a timeline that was initially set for July 2024. The hospital will announce a final closing date soon. The community coalition that filed the lawsuit intends to appeal the ruling. They argue that the health department's approval of the closure was flawed and inadequate.