Adirondack legislators raise alarm on potential prison closures
Up to five prison closures could come this year, according to the state's 2024-2025 budget. It's unclear if any are in the Adirondacks.
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How Hochul’s 2024 vision could impact the Adirondacks
The governor proposed initiatives that could impact Adirondack Park communities including repurposing closed state prisons for housing.
Proposed bill would make state pay closed prisons’ property tax
Adirondack Park lawmakers are proposing legislation that would make the state foot the tax bill on the assessed value of closed prisons.
Panel: State should move ahead on redeveloping former Adirondack prison buildings
By Tim Rowland
Reuse should be mindful of the past, advocates say
What’s needed to redevelop Adirondack prisons? Commission weighs in
The New York Prison Redevelopment Commission released its analysis and recommendations for two closed Adirondack Park prisons.