World Generation X

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News Clip6:41WKBW TV | Buffalo, NY·North Tonawanda, Niagara County, NY

WNY weighs AI data center expansion, residents raise environmental concerns

Residents in North Tonawanda, New York, are raising environmental and noise concerns about an existing crypto mining plant, World Generation X, which is considering transitioning to an AI data center. The city has extended a one-year moratorium on such facilities. Additionally, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has enacted a statewide moratorium on new large-scale AI data center developments to research their impacts and develop regulations.

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8/12/2026

News ClipWKBW·North Tonawanda, Erie County, NY

North Tonawanda approves one-year moratorium extension amid AI facility concerns

The North Tonawanda Common Council approved a one-year extension of its data center moratorium due to concerns about a proposal to convert a cryptocurrency mining facility into an AI data center on Erie Avenue. Residents voiced concerns about water usage and noise, while an existing crypto facility faces ongoing legal issues over noise violations. This local action coincides with a proposed $2 billion AI data center in the neighboring Town of Tonawanda and a statewide moratorium bill awaiting the governor's signature.

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6/17/2026