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Data Centers Divide New York | New York City News
Governor Kathy Hochul has paused new large data centers for a year, citing environmental and utility cost concerns—and questioning whether they truly create jobs. But Republican rival Bruce Blakeman calls it a mistake, arguing data centers are vital for New York’s AI competitiveness and that the real issue is high utility costs from climate mandates. He warns policies like gas bans are stifling development. Meanwhile, communities upstate push back, while Trump calls data centers “liquid gold,” urging New York to reverse course. Hochul retorts online, suggesting if they’re so valuable, New…
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