Top NYC business group opposes Gov. Hochul's one-year data center ban

New York Governor Hochul enacted a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data centers (50+ megawatts), citing the need for careful planning around grid strain and community impact. NYC's top business group opposes the ban, arguing it will push investment to competing states like Pennsylvania and damage New York's competitiveness in AI infrastructure.

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