Yunker defends Stream data center as Hochul questions tax breaks, power use
Christian Yunker, Genesee County Legislature Chair, advocated for Stream Data Centers' $19.5 billion proposed facility in Alabama, Genesee County, amidst state-level scrutiny. Governor Kathy Hochul expressed concerns regarding the project's tax breaks and significant electricity consumption during a roundtable discussion on a potential New York data center moratorium.
Genesee County Legislature Chair Christian Yunker defended Stream Data Centers' proposed $19.5 billion facility in the Town of Alabama, Genesee County, during a roundtable discussion held in Henrietta, Monroe County. Yunker emphasized the project's importance for Genesee County's future to a scrutinizing audience, which included State Senator Jeremy Cooney, Governor Kathy Hochul, and Monroe County Executive Adam Bello.
Governor Hochul voiced specific concerns regarding the substantial tax breaks offered to such projects and their significant power consumption. The discussion largely centered on the prospect of a statewide data center moratorium in New York, with Yunker's defense highlighting the economic benefits of the Stream project amidst the broader regulatory debate.