"New York's Budget Deal: Implications for Prisons, Housing, and Hope"
Governor Hochul's proposal to allow the closure of up to 5 state prisons with 90 days' notice has survived budget negotiations, leaving communities anxious about potential closures. The language in the preliminary budget agreement aims to increase the operational efficiency of the correctional system, despite previous hopes of excluding it. This decision could impact communities with state prisons, such as Cape Vincent, Ogdensburg, and Gouverneur, which are already affected by previous closures.