Policy· The Verge· Jun 5, 2026· 13 hours ago· 1 min read
New York lawmakers pass one-year ban on new data centers
The New York State legislature passed a one-year moratorium on new large data centers, the first statewide ban of its kind if Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul signs it into law. Lawmakers behind the bill say it's meant…
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