In the Finger Lakes Region, Governor Hochul Highlights First Statewide Moratorium on Data Centers by Governor Kathy Hochul

July 29, 2026 - Rochester, NY - Governor Kathy Hochul held a roundtable with state, business and local leaders from the Finger Lakes Region 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.