Hochul Pauses Data Centers for Community Benefit | Buffalo News

Governor Hochul is pausing new big data center construction in New York to give the state a year to craft smart, community-focused regulations. She’s rallying local leaders, farmers, and energy experts to address big concerns: massive water and energy use, potential conflicts with major projects like the semiconductor plant in Onondaga County, and whether these centers truly deliver lasting jobs. Her goal? To ensure any future data centers benefit local residents—not just tech giants—and to strike a balance between innovation, sustainability, and community needs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/31df5fc17a2bc0c2