Governor Hochul Highlights First Statewide Moratorium on New Hyperscale Data Centers in WNY by Governor Kathy Hochul

July 20, 2026 - Tonawanda, NY - Governor Kathy Hochul held a roundtable with state, business and local leaders from Western New York to highlight her Executive Order that creates the nation’s first moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, establishing the strongest standards for data center development and creating a blueprint to support localities.