Prison Redevelopment Stalls in Adirondacks

Governor Hochul’s ambitious plan to redevelop three shuttered Adirondack prisons—Camp Gabriels, Mount McGregor, and Moriah Shock—hit a major snag after failing to make it into the state budget, leaving them locked under New York’s “forever wild” clause. A proposed constitutional amendment, which would have allowed public or private sale for economic or housing benefits while adding 1,500 acres to the Adirondack Park, now faces a 2029 deadline for approval. Meanwhile, a separate amendment focused just on Camp Gabriels, backed by Senator Dan Stec, has stalled in the Assembly despite Senate approval, hampered by environmental concerns and political gridlock. With these facilities closed for years, the state’s unused land remains stuck—delaying vital economic growth and solutions like water access for Brighton residents. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/69ca03f61d059bad