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In a statement on his Facebook account, Day said Shalom Braunstein, the hospital's prospective buyer, had no made "no real, substantial guarantees to the (county's Local Development Corporation) that he could purchase and safely operate the facility before the end of the year."
Further, Braunstein, owner of Sympaticare, had made no attempts to hire existing employees and never showed he had access to the $32 million needed for the purchase, Day said.
"We will not risk the welfare of the Summit Park residents and financial stability of the county on vague promises and gambles that Mr. Braunstein can purchase or legally operate the facility before Dec. 31, 2015," said Day.
According to lohud.com, Braunstein pulled out of the $32 million deal last month before presenting the county with an amended offer. That offer was rejected Tuesday by the county's Local Development Corporation.
Braunstein told lohud.com he believed Thursday's events were "sad," and he would continue in his efforts to purchase the property.
Legislature Chairman Alden Wolfe, D-Montebello, questioned whether Day had the authority to close the facility and urged the Local Development Corporation to continue talks with Braunstein, according to lohud.com.
Read the full story at lohud.com.
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