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| Chateaugay Correctional Facility still slated for closure |
| By pressrepublican.com |
| Published: 02/10/2014 |
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CHATEAUGAY — While the state says the closure of four prisons, Chateaugay Correction Facility among them, is part of a plan to save money in light of shrinking inmate populations, the statewide prison union argues the move will aggravate overcrowding and put correction officers in danger. “There has been a drastic decline in inmate population, due to a drop in the crime rate in New York State. Operating prisons with excess beds is expensive and a waste of taxpayer dollars,” said Department of Corrections and Community Supervision Acting Commissioner Anthony J. Annucci. “We are rightsizing the prison system and saving money.” ‘ASSET TO SYSTEM’ Chateaugay Correctional Facility is one of three medium-security facilities that will be closing on July 26 along with one shock facility. Read More. |
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