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State Eyes Former Chelsea Prison For Affordable, Transitional Housing
The redevelopment could expand the future uses of other former prisons and other unused state properties, Hochul said.

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The redevelopment could expand the future uses of other former prisons and other unused state properties, Hochul said.

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