Why is Governor Cuomo Funding the tiny administration board of Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) with $300M for a Evacuation Zone Hospital that ignores the CSX railroad Hazmat Risks? And why no study of the medical and health care needs of Utica? And why was this $300 Million Grant written ONLY so MVHS could win it? No competition? Appears to be Grant Steering, right?
There is a Lawsuit, but the Albany Supreme Cuort has been slow going and the project has already destroyed a BIG part of Utica's historic CoLa Neighborhood. Meanwhile, Utica already has the well-establsihed Oneida County Medical District where one Utica hospital (Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare) owns 64-acres just 1-3/4 miles from Downtown Utica.
Apr 28, 2020 - Proof that science, facts, and data do not drive all Cuomo's decisions, Outtake: Perspectives on the Pandemic By Professor Knut Wittkowski. The original and complete video was removed on Perspectives on the Pandemic | Professor Knut Wittkowski Update Interview | Episode 5, from Journeyman Pictures.
Gov Cuomo doesn't think he should go to prison for sending virus patients to nursing homes, killing hundreds. Here's why...https://t.co/CeNisQds2M
— David J Harris Jr (@DavidJHarrisJr) May 18, 2020
April 14, 2020 - Reading the news, as MVHS recieves a $9M early infusion, but forcasts a $31M loss in May. So can Cuomo and or Trump Save This Utica Hospital?
“MVHS received $9 million from the federal government on Thursday." CEO states, but continues, "It's less than two weeks of the health system's expenses.”
So how does MVHS pay $18M to Bond Holders in 2020? Where's does Cuomo's $300M grant stand? And what is the true Budget for #MVHSDowntown? Does this article, titled Who Should Get a Coronavirus Bailout and How?, suggest virus recovery funds be used on pointless new hospital concepts?
Where is Utica's corrupt hospital concept in the list of priorities as we hear, Governors say states need $500 billion to repair 'catastrophic' economic damage?
March 22, 2020 - Governor Cuomo heralded for CONVID-19 stance, yet he wants to place Utica's only hospital beside downtown's CSX tracks? This while he warned and labeled tracks an Upstate danger?
Talking of density/proximity, why on earth is your concern for our safety/health not on display in @CityofUtica? NY #Governor #Cuomo (#PresidentCuomo ?) not long ago warned about @CSX tracks in Upstate communities, as he now does w/ virus, yet look at... #mvhsdowntown #hospital pic.twitter.com/fYiCHZIEGR
— #NoHospitalDowntown (@NoHospitalDwtn) March 22, 2020
March 28, 2018 - We know there's ALWAYS MORE MONEY in the budget (if Cuomo or government projects want it), but Mr. Brindisi had a dream...
As Albany talks #nybudget might we see @NYGovCuomo @ABrindisiNY & @AJPicenteJr make a political pivot? Would be no surprise, as it was NEVER about Oneida County / @CityofUtica healthcare anyway pic.twitter.com/hxLdEVv8uW
— #NoHospitalDowntown (@NoHospitalDwtn) March 28, 2018
August 10, 2017 - Maybe it was the asm nano disaster? Now their downtown hospital disaster...
Why doesn’t Cuomo go to Utica? via @uticaOD — plus these graphics... https://t.co/Zuxn7047df pic.twitter.com/zz0ff4pWIQ
— Joseph Spector (@GannettAlbany) August 10, 2017
April 4, 2017 - Cuomo supports the ill-conceived Downtown Utica Hospital. A pledge of $300M made it into the NYS Budget twice. On the second occurrence, it was announced with great exuberance and detail. While MVHS, and everyone locally was waiting to hear about winning the $300M Grant, the award was sidetracked by the granting body, and came down near midnight, we tweeted...
Cuomo names @MVHealthSystem funded! for Downtown Hospital https://t.co/zNEjkWBELz Odd, there's no grant, nor awardee https://t.co/e678qNPCil pic.twitter.com/LK5XduvBo0
— #NoHospitalDowntown (@NoHospitalDwtn) April 4, 2017
The media covered it on April 5, 2017, $300M State Infusion Step Closer For New Utica Hospital...
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Prior to the "budget extender" the "downtown" site was highly questioned, and not a given. However, with a middle-of-the-night Budget Extender, Cuomo Commented It, stating...
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Within 24 hours, the UticaOD exclaimed it...
Mr Cuomo is eyeing the Whitehouse, and has friends in high places...
Watching Bill Clinton speak at governor Cuomo’s birthday party pic.twitter.com/nwozVDClkR
— Torgeir Helgevold (@helgevold) December 15, 2017
Mr Cuomo wants to do big things...
Why a BIG building concept in Downtown Utica? Maybe: "Nothing says 'remember me' like giant infrastructure projects" https://t.co/BGZhF9vOiX pic.twitter.com/6jeJGaj5Tp
— #NoHospitalDowntown (@NoHospitalDwtn) January 14, 2017
Does Govenor Cuom know, or care, that his hospital would bulldoze Downtown Utica and that it is not all "crushing blighted" and "functionally obsolete"?
Ready to welcome Cuomo to Utica!
— #NoHospitalDowntown (@NoHospitalDwtn) March 23, 2017
Yes, deliver Nano, but Downtown hospital concept must go!!#NoHospitalDowntown pic.twitter.com/z371VaRx49
Locally there are many that hope Cuomo will "pull them up"...
1st a video https://t.co/OJmf0Ybs82 Monday's meeting, another, phone calls: "Yes, the cavalry has arrived!" Dwtn Utica hospital flames grow! pic.twitter.com/sJCWTP0CiS
— #NoHospitalDowntown (@NoHospitalDwtn) March 1, 2017
Brindisi is of the same party and hoping to get to Congress. Utica Mayor seems safe with another term after "stealing" it, and County Executive even though a Republican, endorsed Cuomo. So delivering a hospital, keeping the faith and money flowing for Utica/Marcy Nano seems to transcend party lines...
#Oswego NY Vibrant, pedestrian friendly #downtown, aesthetics, beautification https://t.co/iSdc0NiWrQ Not #Hospital! pic.twitter.com/YdfdR1KrAZ
— #NoHospitalDowntown (@NoHospitalDwtn) July 15, 2016
And to those that say the money can't be moved around...
Use $300M for #DowntownUtica #Hospital to expand St Luke's. Albany shifts money all the time https://t.co/IUTqD1Av5u pic.twitter.com/35CiP2fk02
— #NoHospitalDowntown (@NoHospitalDwtn) May 18, 2016
Plus, don't forget when the $300M left the budget, $100M Went Into Nano Technology up at SUNYIT.
July 24, 2014 - The Daily show with Jon Stewart offers, CSI - Cuomo Scandal Investigation. So corruption surrounding the hospital and Oneida County healthcare is not out of the realm of possibilities. For example, a Smoking Gun perhaps?
Look who else is backing Fiasco General.