Protesters rally against STAMP data center plan during Hochul's Buffalo visit
Protesters rallied during Governor Kathy Hochul's visit to Buffalo, advocating for a moratorium on new data center development across New York State. The demonstration specifically targeted the STAMP site in Genesee County, raising concerns about noise, job losses, and increased energy rates affecting local communities.
Activists from several local organizations, environmental groups, and the Tonawanda Seneca Nation held a protest outside an event attended by Governor Kathy Hochul in Buffalo. The demonstration aimed to call for a moratorium on new data center development throughout New York State, with particular focus on the STAMP site located in Genesee County. Protesters voiced concerns that data centers lead to adverse impacts on the community, including hearing loss due to noise, job displacement, and rising energy costs. They argued that these increased energy rates contribute to the closure of essential services like hospitals and nursing homes, placing a greater financial burden on residents.