SPECIAL NOTICE
For Immediate Release: 7/22/26
Governor Kathy Hochul
ON LONG ISLAND, GOVERNOR HOCHUL HIGHLIGHTS FIRST STATEWIDE MORATORIUM ON NEW HYPERSCALE DATA CENTERS AS SUPPORT CONTINUES TO GROW
Will Establish Nation-Leading Regulatory Framework That Protects Ratepayers, the Environment and New Yorkers
One Year Pause Will Ensure New Yorkers Are Not Paying for Transmission and Infrastructure Build Outs
Will Create New York State Data Center Community Investment Framework, Ensuring Localities Can Unlock Millions From New Development
Governor Will Pursue Legislation To Repeal Sales Tax Exemptions for Massive Data Centers Across the State
Policy Outline for Community Investment Framework Is Available Here
Copy of the Executive Order Is Available Here