Bill > S07539

This bill provides a $4.33 million appropriation to St. John's Episcopal Hospital in Far Rockaway, Queens, to reimburse the hospital for extraordinary expenses and losses incurred during and immediately after Hurricane Sandy in October-November 2012. The legislative findings detail the specific costs the hospital endured, including providing uncompensated care to patients without homes (such as those needing dialysis or ventilators), offering shelter and meals to over 2,000 people daily, absorbing lost revenue from cancelled medical services, covering additional staffing and overtime expenses, and maintaining emergency electrical and generator services during the crisis. The funds will be drawn from the state's general fund and paid out upon audit and warrant by the state comptroller. The bill emphasizes the hospital's critical role in serving the community during a major natural disaster and seeks to compensate the hospital for its extraordinary efforts and financial burden.

Budget and Finance

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7539