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Reason

Trump hits back at New York's data center ban, says rule should change 'immediately'

NY State just banned new hyperscale data centers for a year, but Trump warns this "terrible decision" could have economic impacts.

TechRadar

Trump Slams New York Data Center Moratorium as 'Terrible Decision' While Bill Ackman Points to AI Race With China and Says, 'Democracy at Risk'

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump, hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman and entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano criticized New York’s decision to temporarily halt approvals for new large-scale data centers.

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Trump rails against New York’s statewide datacenter moratorium

AI-friendly president shared a post saying governor Kathy Hochul should scrap the one-year policy ‘IMMEDIATELY’

The Guardian - US

NY governor orders a pause on large AI data center construction, to ensure that 'when companies succeed because of New York, New Yorkers succeed too'

'It’s my responsibility to take action and lead," said governor Hochul.

PC Gamer

New York becomes the first US state to ban hyperscaler data centers, says it will 'lead the way in creating the strongest standards in the nation for data center development'

50MW+ data centers in New York State affected by a new one-year moratorium as the state assesses the damages.

TechRadar

New York won't build big data centers for a year as it weighs energy and climate risks

The move pushes the state into a raging debate over how to regulate the AI industry, as concerns over rising electric bills and environmental risks collide with a desire to stimulate local economies and foster the U.S. tech sector.

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New York Becomes the First State To Ban New Data Centers

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s one-year moratorium buys time for the state to create a convoluted regulatory regime.

Reason

Hochul risks Trump’s fury as she signs nation’s first data center moratorium

This decision thrusts New York into a national debate over AI industry regulation

The Independent UK

‘New York will lead the way’: NYS Gov. Hochul’s data center moratorium includes a new model for funding AI infrastructure

New York is the first state to impose a data center moratorium, as AI's infrastructure boom begins to face public and political resistance.

Fortune

New York Has Put The Brakes On AI Data Centers. It's The First State To Order A Construction Pause.

New York has become the first U.S. state to temporarily halt construction of large new data centers.

International Business Times

New York becomes first state to impose one-year pause on new AI datacenters

Governor Kathy Hochul issues executive order enacting a moratorium on the large, resource-intensive AI facilities

The Guardian - US

New York bans data center permits for one year: 'As data center development threatens ⁠to hike up utility bills... it's my responsibility...'

New York bans data centers: In a groundbreaking decision, New York has imposed a one-year halt on new large data center constructions. Citing environmental concerns and energy consumption, Governor Kathy Hochul has set a significant precedent across the United States. The state will evaluate the environmental implications of data centers…

The Times of India

New York Just Hit Brakes on AI: Kathy Hochul To Reportedly Freeze New 50 MW Data Centers Amid Grid Strain

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, on Tuesday, reportedly ordered the nation’s first statewide pause on new hyperscale data centers, temporarily halting environmental permits for up to a year.

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New York enacts one-year data center ban on projects larger than 50 megawatts — first US state to implement moratorium; will also pursue repealing tax exemptions

New York is the first to pass a statewide data center moratorium, which pauses all projects greater than 50 MW for one year. The governor's office said that it will create a GEIS to hold developments to "consistent standards," and also study the environmental impact of the construction and operation…

The Independent UK

New York to impose the country's first statewide moratorium on data centers

New York will block new large data centers that fuel artificial intelligence for up to a year to protect the environment and energy grid

Bangkok Post

New York first US state to impose data centre moratorium

NEW YORK - New York has become the first US state to halt construction of large new data centres, imposing a one-year moratorium as concerns grow that the facilities driving the artificial-intelligence boom are raising power costs, straining water supplies and burdening local communities.

The Guardian - US

Drones are detecting more sharks at US beaches, but do they make the public safer?

Increase in sightings may not reflect increase in sharks with little evidence that threat to swimmers has risen

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Fortune

Billionaires warned New York would scare off business. Anthropic and Airbnb just made their biggest bets on the city yet

Not only are they expanding their footprint, they’re also doubling headcount. Anthropic said it plans to have more than 1,000 employees by end of year.

International Business Times UK

Trump Denies £170 Million Blizzard Aid To Four Democratic States While Approving £634 Million For Republican-Led States

President Trump denied blizzard recovery aid to four Democratic-led states while approving funds for Republican states, sparking allegations of partisan bias in disaster relief decisions.

International Business Times UK

Quick Facts About the $238M NYC Penthouse at the Heart of America's 'Tax the Rich' Debate

New York City's new pied-à-terre tax impacts luxury real estate, targeting Ken Griffin's $238M penthouse. Discover who bears the cost and the tax's implications for property owners.

Salon

Unions blast SCOTUS anti-migrant ruling

Union leaders were joined by Gov. Hochul, Mayor Mamdani and others to defend migrant rights

Roll Call

At the Races: Waiting on SCOTUS

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari The end of June brings thunderstorms, fireworks and Supreme Court rulings. And one…

Fortune

Why Zohran Mamdani's big night as the Democratic party's new kingmaker matters for every Fortune 500 CEO in every city and state

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani went three for three in Tuesday's primary elections. What happens next could be a sign for corporate America.

International Business Times UK

NY to Pay Prostitutes Millions for Free Healthcare While First Responders Live on Food Stamps, GOP Says

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has extended and expanded a taxpayer-funded healthcare programme for prostitutes, triggering a fierce backlash from Republicans who say first responders are being left behind.

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