Data Center Signal is tracking 10 clips about Coinmint data center developments across 1 states, including NY.
Opponents of data center development held a rally in Massena, New York, protesting plans to expand a Bitcoin mining operation at the former Alcoa East site. NYDIG plans to expand the facility, which has previously hosted operations by North Country Collocation Services and Coinmint.
The Massena Town Board has approved a $100,000 escrow agreement to cover expenses for reviewing plans for a large-scale data center by NYDIG at the former Alcoa East site. This funding will support consultants in evaluating potential impacts such as energy, noise, and traffic, as part of the municipal approval process.
The Massena Planning Board has referred a proposed $5 billion data center project by NYDIG at the former Alcoa East site to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a determination on whether it is a permitted use in an industrial zone. Data centers are not currently authorized there, and the town may need to amend its codes or the project may require a use variance. Consultants will be hired to review energy usage (635 MW), noise, traffic, and cooling systems.
Mohawks United in Safety and Health (MUSH) held a rally in Massena, New York, to demand a permanent ban on data centers in the town. This protest coincided with the Massena Planning Board's pre-submission review of NYDIG's plan to expand a Bitcoin mining data center at the former Alcoa East Superfund site. MUSH raised environmental concerns about PCBs and presented a list of demands to town officials, focusing on changes to zoning codes to prevent data center authorization.
The Massena Planning Board has referred a proposed large-scale data center at the former Alcoa East site to the Zoning Board of Appeals to determine if it is a permitted use under current zoning regulations. The developer, New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG), plans to expand a Bitcoin mining operation requiring 635 megawatts of power and a closed-loop cooling system. The project's compliance with zoning, energy, noise, traffic, and water usage will be reviewed by consultants funded by the developer's escrow account.
Mohawks United in Safety and Health (MUSH) held an "emergency mobilization" in Massena, NY, to demand a permanent ban on data centers. This protest occurred as the Massena Planning Board considers an expansion proposal by NYDIG and Coinmint for a Bitcoin mining data center at a former Superfund site. MUSH raised concerns about environmental contamination, presented a list of demands, and is collecting signatures for a petition opposing the data center and a proposed zoning amendment.
Assemblyman Scott Gray has urged Governor Kathy Hochul to veto proposed legislation for a one-year statewide moratorium on data center development in New York. Gray argues that the moratorium would harm economic investment and local decision-making, citing ongoing projects like NYDIG's expansion in Massena. He advocates for clear standards to address community concerns rather than a ban.
The Mohawk Council of Akwesasne (MCA) is strongly opposing a proposed large-scale data center expansion in Massena, New York, citing concerns about environmental impacts, significant energy and water demands, and inadequate consultation. The MCA emphasizes that economic development should not compromise environmental integrity or community well-being. The proposed expansion by developers affiliated with NYDIG and NCCS at the former Alcoa East site would require approximately 635 megawatts of electricity.
Mohawks United in Safety and Health (MUSH) hosted an informational meeting in Massena, NY, to address concerns regarding proposed hyperscale data centers, including a project from NCCS. The group highlighted significant issues related to electricity and water consumption, thermal and noise pollution, and potential impacts on a nearby Superfund site. NCCS representatives attended and offered intervenor funds to stakeholders.
The St. Lawrence County Planning Board reviewed a proposed three-building data center project in Massena, raising significant questions about power acquisition, water usage, environmental impact, and whether data centers are a permitted use under current town zoning laws. The project is still in its early stages, with the town of Massena Planning Board now responsible for addressing the concerns.