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PublishedJune 5, 2026 at 3:25 PM
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New York lawmakers pass one-year ban on new data centers

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The New York State legislature passed a one-year moratorium on new large data centers, the first statewide ban of its kind if Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul signs it into law. Lawmakers behind the bill say it's meant to give policymakers time to understand the impact of large data centers on the e
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