Comstock, NY

About Comstock

• • Actor Granville Redmond, known for silent films, was born in Comstock.
• • The Great Meadow Correctional Facility's unique design originated within Comstock.
• • The construction of Great Meadow Correctional Facility established its identity.
• • Comstock's prison once held "Lucky" Luciano, a notorious mob boss.
• • The 1901 fire devastated much of the village's business district.
• • It's named after George Comstock; established as a village in 1904.
• • With roughly 800 residents, it is smaller than many surrounding villages.
• • Its elevation is 161 feet, slightly higher than nearby Whitehall.
• • Corrections remains a significant employer for many Comstock residents.
• • A quiet, reflective atmosphere permeates this village steeped in history.
• • The New York Yankees, from nearby Bronx, won 27 World Series titles.
• • Whitehall High School's football rivalry with Granville is a local classic.

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