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Governor Pauses Big Data Centers | New York City News
Governor Hochul just paused new mega-data centers—those gobbling up 50 megawatts or more—making New York the first state to do so. She’s taking time to figure out how to power AI and future tech responsibly without messing with hospitals or schools. Meanwhile, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie says he’s not worried the order kills their bigger, more detailed legislative bill—and even says he’s happy she’s tackling the issue. Environmental groups cheer the pause, while developers fear it could chill investment. The governor’s office says this is just a pause—not a veto—and the bill’s still alive…
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