ALDEN, N.Y. (WKBW) — Neighbors who live near the intersection of Alaura Drive and Broadway in Alden have taken their complaints to 7 Problem Solvers about a neglected property in the neighborhood.

Updated: Nov 21, 2024 / 07:18 PM EST ALDEN, N.Y. (WIVB) — People in the Town of Alden are pushing back after officials told them to bring any construction projects on their property to a halt.

The downtown holding center was built in 1937 and expanded in the 1980s. It has 638 beds but is currently only at 38% capacity. Meanwhile, the Alden facility that was built in 1985, has 742 beds ...

The report recommends renovating and expanding the Alden facility to house 906 beds, plus 22 medical beds, while incorporating programming, support, and transitional housing needs.