New York's Department of Corrections plans to close two prisons, Great Meadow and Sullivan Correctional Facility, due to staffing challenges, excess capacity, and declining inmate population.
New York's Department of Corrections plans to close two prisons, Great Meadow in Washington County and Sullivan Correctional Facility in Sullivan County, later this year. The decision follows a review of 44 state prisons and is due to staffing challenges, excess capacity, and a declining inmate population. The prisons are set to close on November 6th, and all staff will be offered positions at other facilities.
July 18, 2024
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