New York urged to develop policies for data center development
News ClipOlean Times Herald·NY·5/28/2026
An opinion piece argues that New York must proactively develop effective policies to regulate data center development within the state. The author emphasizes the need for the state to assert control over the terms of data center operations rather than letting companies dictate them. This is framed as essential infrastructure development that requires smart governmental oversight.
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Every time you send an email, stream a video, or read this piece online, you’re accessing a data center somewhere. They’re part of the infrastructure of modern life, and New York is going to have them whether we like it or not. The question we are facing as much as whether data centers are needed or not is whether we’re going to let them set up shop on their terms...