State to invest $750M in capital funding at beleaguered SUNY Downstate based on report by new advisory board * Brooklyn Paper

Governor Kathy Hochul announced a $550 million investment in SUNY Downstate for fiscal year 2026, including ongoing operational and capital funding. This decision comes after the hospital faced severe financial challenges leading to potential closure. The investment is part of a strategic response, incorporating insights from a newly established Community Advisory Board, aimed at addressing the hospital's long-term needs and sustainability, ensuring continual care for the community they serve.

The Downstate Community Advisory Board has begun the critical work of helping to secure the long-term fiscal stability of SUNY Downstate, ensuring patient needs are met.

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