Summary
New York has enacted the nation's first statewide moratorium on building new data centers for one year, allowing state officials to establish guidelines to protect residents and the environment, as announced by Governor Kathy Hochul.
New York Enacts Nation's First Statewide Moratorium on New Data Centers
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14 July 2026 at 7:39 pm
New York Enacts Nation's First Statewide Moratorium on New Data Centers
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