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Hochul’s Halt of Data Center Construction in New York Is Met With Dismay

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has enacted a one-year statewide moratorium on data center construction, citing concerns about energy consumption and grid capacity. The decision has been met with significant backlash from business leaders, unions, and pro-growth groups, who argue it will harm the state's economy and job creation. Critics also link high energy costs to the state's existing energy policies.