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News 12 gets inside look at Orangetown data center as expansion proposal faces scrutiny
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Fusion42 · 31 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
DataBank seeks to expand its Orangetown data center despite local opposition over noise, pollution, and AI infrastructure concerns; the project awaits a full environmental impact study and Planning Board review with no scheduled vote yet.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cloud Infrastructure.
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Local regulation is tightening around data center expansions in Orangetown, forcing you to factor in community pushback and environmental approvals if your cloud infrastructure plans involve sensitive locations.
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