Orange and Rockland Utilities

Jpmorgan Data Center Tax Breaks Spark Debate In Rockland County

A new JPMorgan data center expansion in Orangeburg, Rockland County, is sparking debate over $77 million in tax incentives. Critics, including State Senator James Skoufis, are concerned about the project reportedly creating only one permanent job and its demands on the electric grid. Officials from the Rockland County IDA dispute this, highlighting temporary construction jobs and other economic benefits.