The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision announced the Gowanda Correctional Facility is set to close following a review of operations at its 52 correctional facilities.
The Watertown Correctional Facility and Clinton Annex will be closed at the end of March as well.
The Gowanda facility employs about 500 people.
Officials say the decision to close the locations was made based on a variety of factors including but not limited to programs they offer, specialized medical and mental health services, and potential re-use options.
Just what we need more drug dealers back on the streets