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flag A New York prison strike has cost over $1 billion, spurring debate over reform, safety, and closing underused facilities.

flag A prison strike in New York has driven costs over $1 billion, with ongoing disruptions due to staffing shortages and safety concerns. flag State officials, including Sen. Mark Walczyk, urge reversing solitary confinement limits and strengthening contraband screening, while advocates push for closing underutilized prisons and expanding parole for older, low-risk inmates. flag The state’s prisons operated at 76% capacity as of October, with the Bare Hill facility already slated for closure, fueling debate over reform, safety, and fiscal responsibility.

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