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Data Center Signal is tracking 18 clips about North Country Collocation Services data center developments across 1 states, including NY.

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News Clip10:00NCPR Watch·Massena, St. Lawrence County, NY

10/7/26: A data center in Massena? | Story of the Day

North Country Collocation Services is proposing a 1.5 million-square-foot, 635-megawatt data center near the St. Lawrence River in Massena. Although New York has a statewide data center moratorium, local officials say the project could be exempt because its state permit applications were filed before the moratorium; residents and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe have raised concerns about power costs, water use, pollution and noise.

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10/7/2026

News ClipNorth Country Public Radio·Massena, St. Lawrence County, NY

NY hit pause on large data centers. A massive project in Massena may be exempt

New York’s temporary restriction on permits for hyperscale data centers may not apply to a proposed 1.5 million-square-foot, 635-megawatt facility in Massena because its developer says it applied for permits in 2020. The Massena Town Board rejected a local moratorium by a 3-2 vote, while residents and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe continue to raise concerns about electricity use, water, pollution and community impacts.

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10/7/2026

News Clipnny360.com·Massena, St. Lawrence County, NY

Rally held in Massena to protest data center development$

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.

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10/5/2026

News ClipNCPR: North Country Public Radio·Massena, St. Lawrence County, NY

Massena Town Board clears a path for controversial data center

The Massena Town Board voted against a proposed local six-month moratorium on data centers, despite community concerns about electricity rates and water usage. This decision allows a 1.5 million-square-foot, 635-megawatt data center project by North Country Collocation Services to proceed locally, though a statewide one-year moratorium is already in effect in New York.

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9/17/2026

News ClipNCPR: North Country Public Radio·Massena, St. Lawrence County, NY

Massena Town Board clears way for controversial data center

The Massena Town Board voted 3-2 against a proposed six-month moratorium that would have restricted a new 1.5 million-square-foot data center by North Country Collocation Services. Residents were sharply divided, with some concerned about electricity rates and water consumption, while others hoped for economic growth. A statewide moratorium on data centers in New York is already in effect.

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9/17/2026

News ClipNCPR: North Country Public Radio·Massena, St. Lawrence County, NY

Massena Town Board votes against data center moratorium

The Massena Town Board voted 3-2 against a proposed six-month moratorium on data centers, clearing the path for North Country Collocation Services' large data center project. This decision came despite strong public opposition citing concerns over electricity rates, water usage, and environmental impact. A statewide one-year moratorium on data centers remains in effect in New York.

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9/17/2026

News ClipNorth Country Now·Massena, St. Lawrence County, NY

Local residents, Tribal members voice further opposition to data centers in Massena

Massena residents and Tribal members continue to voice strong opposition to data center developments, particularly the proposed expansion by NYDIG's North Country Collocation Services. Concerns revolve around environmental impact, water usage, energy consumption, and job creation, leading to calls for a local moratorium. This comes as a state-wide moratorium on hyperscale data centers is already in effect.

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8/26/2026

News Clipnny360.com·Massena, St. Lawrence County, NY

Massena Town Board approves escrow agreement for proposed data center

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.

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7/13/2026

News ClipNorth Country Now·Massena, St. Lawrence County, NY

Massena data center project continues to receive pushback as town reviews code

A data center project in Massena, New York, is facing significant community and government pushback over environmental concerns and code compliance. The Town Planning Board has referred the project to the Zoning Board of Appeals for interpretation on whether the proposed site is permitted. Meanwhile, town officials are reviewing current code language, and a neighboring town is considering its own moratorium.

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7/4/2026

News ClipThe Malone Telegram·Massena, St Lawrence County, NY

Massena begins pre-review of data center proposed at former Alcoa site

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.

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6/30/2026

News ClipThe Malone Telegram·Massena, St. Lawrence County, NY

Mohawk advocates hold rally against Massena data centers

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.

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6/30/2026

News ClipNCPR: North Country Public Radio·NY

North Country lawmaker calls on Hochul to veto data center moratorium

New York State lawmakers have passed the Responsible Data Center Development Act, which proposes a one-year statewide moratorium on data center projects over 20 megawatts, pending Governor Kathy Hochul's decision to sign or veto. Assemblyman Scott Gray urges a veto, citing economic concerns and redundancy with existing state studies, while local advocates argue a one-year ban is insufficient.

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6/30/2026

News Clipnny360.com·Massena, St. Lawrence County, NY

Massena Group Protests Data Center Expansion

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.

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6/29/2026

News ClipNorth Country Now·Massena, St. Lawrence County, NY

Assemblyman Gray calls for veto of state-wide moratorium on data centers

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.

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6/11/2026

News ClipCornwall Seaway News·Massena, St. Lawrence County, NY

Mohawk Council of Akwesasne expresses strong opposition to plans for large-scale Massena data centre

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.

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6/9/2026

News ClipNorth Country Now·Massena, St. Lawrence County, NY

SLC Legislators urging towns and villages to adopt new code, possible moratoriums against data centers as public voices opposition to Massena project

St. Lawrence County legislators passed a resolution urging towns and villages to adopt new zoning codes and consider moratoriums on data center development, following significant public opposition to a project in Massena. The resolution aims to provide local control over data center siting, which the county itself cannot legally impose county-wide. Concerns include electricity demand, environmental impact, and tax abatements.

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6/4/2026

News ClipNorth Country Now·Massena, St. Lawrence County, NY

More than 50 residents voice opposition to data center project during Massena Town Board meeting

Residents in Massena, New York, including those from the Akwesasne Mohawk Reservation, voiced strong opposition to a proposed 635MW data center project at a Town Board meeting. The project, involving NYDIG and North Country Collocation Services, would require a new electrical substation and initially planned for river water cooling, which town officials deemed a "non-starter." The Town Planning Board is set to review the site plan and environmental impact, with officials emphasizing a need for transparent communication and alternative cooling methods.

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5/21/2026

News Clipnny360.com·Massena, St. Lawrence County, NY

County Planning Board: Massena data center site plan contains more questions than answers

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.

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5/18/2026