I guess Brooklyn Councilmember Bill de Blasio is vexed about Long Island Community Hospital’s decision to close their maternity department and sell off buildings in order to get out from under a $117 million debt. He released the following statement this morning.

“I am extremely troubled by LICH’s plan to close its maternity ward. This closing, coupled with the recent termination of the hospital’s rape crisis center, is part of a disturbing pattern of taking important medical services away from Brooklyn families.

“The possibility of LICH closing is unacceptable. Brooklyn cannot afford to lose the services this hospital provides. LICH must work with the community to create a long-term plan for combating its financial problems, and for serving the needs of the Brooklyn.”