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New York Governor Hochul Enacts 12-Month Data Center Moratorium

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a 12-month moratorium on new hyperscale AI data centers across New York State to develop stronger regulations, protect ratepayers, and natural resources. Critics, like the National Coalition Against Cryptomining, argue the executive order is weaker than a legislative bill and fails to provide adequate protections, especially concerning energy consumption by facilities like Vulcan's in Dresden.