The far reaches of NY had become prison camps (CCF, Ray Brook) for many of the NYC convicts, particularly the most violent (lifer gang-bangers). Their "families" (mostly on welfare) were bussed to the areas for conjugal visits on weekends, and put up locally. NYC figured out it could save $$$ by simply moving those families to the rural areas near the prisons to save that cost (since they were already on welfare and in section 8 housing).
Shrewd move, as the crime in those communities skyrocketed. I also believe the NYC crime rate dropped almost proportionally.
Anyone in NY able to confirm?
Heard something about this. Was it Attica or Batavia?
From California:
Pelican Bay, for the “worst of the worst” was built on the most remote part of the California coast - miles and miles from anything, difficult to get there.
The reason was to prevent a thug welfare community of the prisoners’ relatives from arising or ruining another town - like Tehachapi.
Homeless were bused into my California community to a church right next to a school and park - the locals raised hell but were told their fears were unfounded - the “residents” would be monitored at all times and not allowed out of the confines of the church.
Within weeks, the homeless were hanging out in the park and loitering around in front of the school - angry residents took cell phone videos to the city council for proof. The homeless shelter was shut down immediately.