How Jewish Visionaries Shaped One of New York’s Most Influential Hospital Campuses
For many children born in Queens, life begins at Long Island Jewish Medical Center [LIJ], the sprawling campus of hospitals straddling the border of Queens and Nassau County. At its entrance is a massive sculpture by Keith Haring depicting yellow and red figures balancing atop a larger blue figure doing a handstand, a playful work designed to represent the children’s hospital. As one circles around for parking or awaits an update on the health of a loved one, a visit to LIJ can serve as a lesson on history and public art.