This edition: Brooklyn Buy Out

Episode Details

Original tape date: May 13, 2013. First aired: May 15, 2013.

On this edition of Independent Sources, we find out what's next for nurses at Long Island College Hospital after a last minute decision to keep the Brooklyn hospital open. We learn about New York City Housing Authority's plan to lease land on public housing sites in an effort to cover the organization's debt. Then we hear from some of the Democratic candidates in the upcoming Mayoral election.

Guest List

Sal F. Albanese Fmr. NY City Council member

Hon. Bill de Blasio New York City Public Advocate (D)

Michelle Green Labor Representative, New York State Nurses Association

Abi Ishola-Ayodeji Independent Sources

Zyphus Lebrun Host; Producer, Study With the Best; Independent Sources

John C. Liu New York City Comptroller

Mutale Nkonde Founder , Young Professionals & Politically Engaged

David A. Paterson Former New York State Governor

Sarah Pizon Independent Sources

Batya Ungar Sargon Contributor, City Limits Magazine

William C. Thompson, Jr. Former NYC Comptroller

Vianora Vinca Producer/Co-Host, Independent Sources