Borrello Opposes Year-Long Pause on New Data Centers

New York may become the first state in the nation to put a temporary pause on new data centers following action taken during the end of the state's legislative session. The Senate and Assembly approved a bill establishing a one-year moratorium on the issuance of DEC permits for such facilities. State Senator George Borrello says he voted against that proposed moratorium for a number of reasons, the primary one having to do with local control...

George Borrello: local officials should decide

Borrello believes the Responsible Data Center Development Act is a flawed piece of legislation. The Sunset Bay Republican says he's not sure what the state is trying to accomplish with that...

George Borrello: not sure what would be accomplished

Locally, a cannabis company is currently seeking to develop a data center on a former golf course in the Town of Portland, which has generated plenty of pushback from local residents. The legislation awaits Governor Kathy Hochul's signature.