Matthews Hurley, MD, an officer of the Doctors Council SEIU, tireless advocate for New York City’s public health system, fighter for social justice, builder of healthy communities, physician to patients at Harlem Hospital, and great friend of NYSNA died unexpectedly on December 9. Dr. Hurley was admired and respected by all who had the privilege of knowing him, and will be sorely missed.

A memorial mass is planned for January 14, 2017, at 11:30 AM at Our Lady of Angels in the Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn. Mass will be followed by a luncheon and an opportunity for sharing reflections on Dr. Hurley’s life in the church cafeteria.