What does the cryptic crossword clue "Final section of NY prison sentence after being out of prison? (4,7)" mean?

The definition is "Final section of NY". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HOME (synonym="being out of prison") + STRETCH (synonym="prison sentence") = HOME STRETCH; definition: "Final section of NY" The answer is HOME STRETCH.

Final section of NY prison sentence after being out of prison? (4,7)

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