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New York will close Bare Hill prison by March 2026 due to staffing shortages and low occupancy, reassigning all staff.
The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision will close Bare Hill Correctional Facility in Malone by March 2026, as part of a state-led consolidation effort due to staffing shortages and low occupancy.
The 293 staff members will be reassigned to other facilities, with no layoffs planned, while the prison will remain in a “state of ready” for potential future use.
The closure follows a broader trend of prison reductions in the North Country, with Collins Correctional Facility downsizing by closing one wing.
The move comes amid a 28% decline in frontline correction officers since 2023 and ongoing operational challenges, including a recent strike and reliance on National Guard personnel.
Local officials and unions have criticized the decision, citing impacts on public safety and the regional economy.
Nueva York cerrará la prisión de Bare Hill en marzo de 2026 debido a la escasez de personal y a la baja ocupación, reasignando a todo el personal.