New York Halts New Data Centers

New York just slammed the brakes on new data centers for at least a year, with lawmakers passing a bill to pause permits—aimed at protecting the power grid and water supply while keeping electricity costs fair for everyday residents. But not everyone’s on board: one lawmaker called it a risky overreach, fearing it undermines local control and renewable energy priorities. With the governor’s signature pending, this pause could reshape how tech infrastructure grows in the state for years to come. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/cc5e5b97dcdf44df