The NY State legislature passes a one-year moratorium on new large data centers

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The NY State legislature has passed a one-year ban on new large data centers, pending Governor Kathy Hochul's signature. This could become the first statewide ban of its kind in the US.

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The NY State legislature passes a one-year moratorium on new large data centers, the first statewide ban of its kind if Governor Kathy Hochul signs it into law

6/5/2026, 10:00:27 PM

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