Protesters call to cancel $19 billion data center project planned for Genesee County farmland

Residents of Genesee County, New York, are actively protesting a proposed $19 billion data center project, identified as one of the largest in the nation. The Stream Data Centers complex is slated for development within the STAMP Park, located on valuable farmland in the town of Alabama. Protesters gathered at Batavia City Hall to voice their opposition, arguing that the 900,000-square-foot facility would irrevocably destroy agricultural land. This concern contrasts with claims from the developers, who assert that the project will stimulate the local economy by generating new jobs and increasing revenue for the area. The contentious development is moving forward with a public hearing scheduled for Thursday at 4 p.m. at the Alabama Fire Hall on Judge Road, where community members will have the opportunity to formally address the project's implications.