New York State Gets One Step Closer to a Data Center Moratorium

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By By Lauren DalbanJun 4, 2026, 8:59 pm120 ptsTrending
The state Legislature just passed a bill that would place a 12-month freeze on permits for data centers. If the governor signs it, it would be the first statewide moratorium in the nation. By Lauren Dalban The New York Legislature passed a one-year moratorium Thursday night on data center permits, the latest…

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