🛑 Prison Closures Leave Thousands Homeless—But Not the Inmates As New York and California shut down dozens of prisons citing budget cuts and reform, a troubling trend is emerging: the buildings sit empty while local homelessness skyrockets. Instead of repurposing these facilities into housing, rehab centers, or job training sites, state governments are leaving them to rot—costing taxpayers millions in maintenance and security. Meanwhile, veterans, addicts, and the mentally ill sleep on sidewalks steps away from vacant, state-owned buildings with working bathrooms, kitchens, and beds. Advocates are calling for immediate action to convert these “ghost prisons” into transitional housing. But bureaucracy, NIMBY politics, and a lack of vision are standing in the way. How long can we ignore this? #HomelessCrisis #PrisonReform #WastedResources #GhostTowns #BETTRNews #TurnNYRed 🔗 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/states-close-prisons-leave-empty-buildings-amid-homelessness-crisis-rcna118129