BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Elected officials will hold a press conference on Monday to call on the New York State Department of Health to approve a transfer of ownership for the Rosa Coplon Living Center at Weinberg Campus. Thursday, it was announced that the Amherst nursing home would be closing its doors by the end of November, leaving 140 residents without a place to stay. The announcement came just a few weeks after workers at the nursing home claimed their last paycheck had been bounced. Some nursing home workers also reported late direct deposits, negative bank accounts and cancelled health insurance coverage. The union that represents the workers, 1199 SEIU, said they signed a letter earlier this month asking the NYSDOH for funds for a transfer of ownership to Schofield Residence. "For months, we have been doing everything within our power to keep the facility open," said 1199 SEIU Vice-President, Grace Bogdanove. "Immediate state funding to support a transfer of ownership will keep Weinberg open - allowing residents and their families to continue receiving the quality care they deserve from our dedicated union members." The press conference will be held at 11 a.m. Monday. A protest in front of the NYSDOH is also planned for Tuesday. Latest Local News Elected officials to propose transfer of ownership to save Amherst nursing home Five adults, five children displaced by fire in Genesee Moselle neighborhood New York's LGBTQ+ history commemorated in new Niagara Falls panel Three arrested, including two juveniles, in connection with alleged assault of police officer The BFLO Store getting fans ready for the game Kayleigh Hunter-Gasperini joined the News 4 team in 2024 as a Digital Video Producer. She is a graduate of Chatham University.