New York Governor Considers Data Center Moratorium Bill

Name: New York Governor Considers Data Center Moratorium Bill
Uploaded: 2026-06-30T20:30:09.000Z
Duration: 9 min 44 s
Description: New York Governor Hochul is considering a one-year moratorium on data centers across the state, which could impact a proposed project in Massena. Assemblyman Scott Gray urges the Governor to veto the bill, while activists opposing the Massena project argue the one-year pause is insufficient.

News Clip9:44NCPR Watch·Massena, St. Lawrence County, NY·6/30/2026

New York Governor Hochul is considering a one-year moratorium on data centers across the state, which could impact a proposed project in Massena. Assemblyman Scott Gray urges the Governor to veto the bill, while activists opposing the Massena project argue the one-year pause is insufficient.

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Gov: Governor of New York, New York State Assembly

(Jun 30, 2026) A proposed data center project in Massena could be put on hold if Gov. Hochul signs a one-year moratorium on data centers in New York. Assemblyman Scott Gray is calling on Hochul to veto it, but activists against the project say a year isn't long enough. Also: Homeless outreach teams who usually work in New York's cities are increasingly working in more rural areas like the North Country. 
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