The new alcatraz

You're referring to the new Alcatraz-like prison facility!

You're likely thinking of the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) in Otisville, New York, which is often referred to as the "new Alcatraz" due to its reputation for being a maximum-security prison with a similar level of security and harsh conditions as the infamous Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in San Francisco.

Here are some interesting facts about the FCC Otisville:

  1. Maximum-security facility: The FCC Otisville is a maximum-security prison, designed to house the most dangerous and high-risk inmates in the federal prison system.
  2. High-tech security: The prison features state-of-the-art security measures, including motion detectors, alarms, and surveillance cameras. Inmates are also subject to regular searches and cell checks.
  3. Isolation units: The prison has specialized isolation units, known as "Special Housing Units" (SHUs), where inmates are held in solitary confinement for up to 23 hours a day.
  4. Harsh conditions: Inmates at FCC Otisville are subject to strict rules and regulations, including limited access to amenities like phones, TVs, and recreational activities.
  5. Notorious inmates: The prison has housed some of the most notorious inmates in the federal system, including white-collar criminals, gang members, and terrorists.

While FCC Otisville is often referred to as the "new Alcatraz," it's worth noting that it's not a direct replacement for the original Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, which was closed in 1963. However, both facilities share a reputation for being among the most secure and challenging prisons in the United States.