radioNOVO News for Elmira/Corning 06-09-26

Good morning.A high-stakes political battle in Albany is impacting the Southern Tier after lawmakers passed a one-year ban on new data centers. State Assemblyman Phil Palmesano of Corning fiercely opposed the freeze, arguing that lawmakers are stepping on the toes of energy experts. Proponents argue the pause protects local ratepayers from skyrocketing utility bills.Meanwhile, the countdown is on as the world's largest steam locomotive prepares to roll into the region. Union Pacific’s famous "Big Boy" is scheduled to make a historic whistle-stop in Hornell this Thursday afternoon. Spectators must stay twenty-five feet back from the tracks.And the Rockwell Museum has unveiled a massive renovation project to expand its kids' art lab and move its storefront to Market Street.For more news, download the radioNOVO app. I’m Codi Gaboff, radioNOVO News.