New York pauses new AI data centers

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul explains why she signed the first statewide moratorium on data centers
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she felt the need to sign the nation’s first statewide moratorium on data center development because tech giants “are flooding the zone” with construction efforts faster than states and localities can keep up.

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New York becomes first U.S. state to impose AI data center ban
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New York Is First State to Press Pause on AI Data Center Construction
AI data centers emerge as dynamic loads, posing new challenges for power grids
As generative AI adoption accelerates, AI data centers are becoming one of the fastest-growing sources of electricity demand worldwide.

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Democrats seize on AI data center backlash that’s dividing rural Republicans in places like Texas
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Data center backlash goes national, with 142 US protests in 42 states aimed at AI expansion
In Imperial County, California, a proposed project became a focal point because Reuters said it could take about 260 million gallons of Colorado River water each year.

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How AI Data Centers Disconnecting Simultaneously Caused a 1,000-Mile Disturbance
142 AI data center protests staged in 42 states as public opposition increases — organizers brand 'unaccoun...

New York Faces Half a Trillion in Storm Prevention Costs, Report Finds

A study from a group called Rebuild by Design estimates that the money will be needed to repair the effects of climate change in the next 24 years.

New York State house prices reach highest ever recorded — with staggering average cost

New York State house prices are now the highest ever recorded, with the median cost of a home in the Empire State now close to $500,000. The median price of a home in New York State rose 8% year-to-year,

All SUNY students can go to the New York State Fair for free…for one day

For one day out of the New York State Fair's 13-day run, current and incoming students at state colleges can go for free, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday. Aug. 27 is "Student Youth Day" at the fairgrounds this year.

Passenger bus overturns on New York State Thruway. What we know now

A passenger bus carrying about 23 people rolled over on the New York State Thruway between Newburgh and New Paltz.

Here are 7 powerful New York programs that could save your family thousands of dollars this year

If you want to keep more money in your pocket this year, New York state offers several programs that can save residents thousands of dollars. From property tax relief, energy assistance, rebates and more,

How New York’s Historic Homes Freshened Up for America’s 250th

As Americans extolled the nation’s 250th birthday earlier this month with parades, backyard barbecues and fireworks, the oldest house in Yonkers, N.Y., hauled out its dunk tank.

Advanced chipmaking tool arrives at New York state innovation hub

By Max A. Cherney SAN FRANCISCO, July 21 (Reuters) - The first components of an ASML next-generation chipmaking tool arrived at New York state's Albany NanoTech Complex on Tuesday, the governor's office said.

New York enacts 4 money-saving laws: Here’s what you need to know

New York state has announced four affordability measures that could put more money in your pocket. These measures are now part of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Fiscal Year 2027 Enacted Budget, which is now law in New York state.