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Administrative History
The Legislature appropriated funds for the construction of a state prison in New York City by laws of 1796 and 1797. By a law of 1801, the Inspectors of the State Prison were required to settle their accounts with the Comptroller for maintenance of prisoners, pay of prison guards, and manufacturing done within the prison. "Newgate" Prison was closed and its inmates transferred to the new Sing Sing Prison by a law of 1828 (51st Session, 1st meeting).
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