politics

New York becomes first US state to suspend data centre development

Governor Kathy Hochul signs one-year moratorium on new construction amid backlash over infrastructure needs

New York becomes first US state to suspend data centre development

TL;DR

  • New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a one-year moratorium on new construction.
  • The moratorium is a response to backlash concerning infrastructure needs.
  • It aims to address the impact of new developments on existing infrastructure.