Small Businesses Demand Data Center Pause

Over 450 small business owners in New York are urging Governor Hochul to halt new data center permits for three years, demanding time to assess environmental impacts—especially as rural communities face rising energy costs, pollution, and noise. A Capitol rally two weeks ago pushed lawmakers to act before the session ends June 4th. While critics warn of unchecked growth, developers like Stream Data Centers argue each project should be judged individually, citing cleaner designs and lower emissions. Governor’s office remains silent as the clock ticks. 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/af586199e48f0772