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Op-ed: Pausing data centers is wrong for NY

Op-ed: Pausing data centers is wrong for NY

News ClipCrain's New York·NY·3/18/2026

An op-ed argues against a proposed three-year moratorium on data center construction in New York State. The author believes enacting such a pause would hinder the state's leadership in technology.

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Gov: New York State Government
An op-ed published in Crain's New York argues that a proposed three-year moratorium on data center construction in New York State would be detrimental. The author, Paul Steidler, suggests that such a measure risks New York falling behind in technological leadership. The piece, dated March 18, 2026, focuses on the policy implications of pausing data center development.