New York reader criticizes Gov. Hochul's data center moratorium
A reader from Massapequa, New York, expressed criticism of Governor Hochul's enacted moratorium on data centers, citing concerns over job losses. The reader disputes the Governor's stated reasons of power and water drain, suggesting golf courses use more water and data centers can build their own power plants.
In a letter to the editor, a reader from Massapequa, New York, criticized Governor Hochul's decision to implement a moratorium on data centers in the state.
The reader argued that this action is detrimental to the economy, leading to "untold thousands of construction jobs along with IT jobs" being lost. They challenged the Governor's stated rationale for the moratorium, which reportedly cited the drain on power and water resources.
The reader contended that golf courses consume more water than data centers. Furthermore, they pointed out that companies developing data centers can now construct their own onsite power plants, thereby mitigating the impact on local community power grids. The letter concluded with a broader critique of New York Democrats, accusing them of only knowing "how to tax, spend and kill jobs."