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flag New York will close Bare Hill prison by March 2026 due to staffing shortages and low occupancy, reassigning all staff.

flag 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. flag 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. flag The closure follows a broader trend of prison reductions in the North Country, with Collins Correctional Facility downsizing by closing one wing. flag 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. flag Local officials and unions have criticized the decision, citing impacts on public safety and the regional economy.

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