New York Stands to Gain Millions of Dollar in Prison Savings

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Published February 10, 2009 at 12:38 AM EST

By Chris Ulanowski

Syracuse, NY – An advocacy group for alternatives to incarceration says New York could save over $137-million by restoring its temporary release program for convicted criminal who are near the end of their prison sentences. The finding is based on a study conducted by the Center For Community Alternatives. The group's co-director of Justice Strategies spoke to WRVO's Chris Ulanowski about the issue.

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