The record by year
On the record as of October 27, 2026.
An act sits on the day it happened: the day its own sentence names, or the day its source gives for it. An act the record knows only from the date of the article that reported it sits under that article's month, one tap away, marked Reported with the article's date. So do background, plans and statements, which are not acts. The same act reported by several sources is one line with the reports behind it, on its day where any of them dates it. The milestones alone, for every state, are on the timeline.
22 acts on the line for New York, from 103 dated lines in the records' histories and the scorecard. 36 more acts are dated only by the article that reported them and sit under their month. 18 lines report an act already listed. 27 lines are background, plans or statements. 11 lines sit on a date other than the one they were filed under, because their own sentence names the day, the month or the year it happened; each says so. Where a line sits is read from its own words and the row is never changed (how dates are read).
2026 21 acts on the line from 30 reports; 36 reported, dated only by the article; 27 lines of background, plans and statements
October 2026 1 act on the line; 1 reported
The New York State Public Service Commission issued a draft scope for the Generic Environmental Impact Statement required under the data center moratorium.
jdsupra.com (opens in a new tab), trade press
Reported in October 2026, dated only by the article that carried it: 1 act
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order imposing a one year ban on new AI data centers across the state.
nacionale.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
September 2026 No acts on the line; 33 reported; 25 lines of background, plans and statements
Reported in September 2026, dated only by the article that carried them: 33 acts
East Fishkill won a three year moratorium on new data centers
foodandwaterwatch.org (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
The Responsible Data Center Development Act, a one year moratorium on data centers, was approved by both legislative chambers and awaits the governor's signature
centralcurrent.org (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
New York paused new development for one year while the state legislature does further study of data centers' potential impact
ai-cio.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Governor Hochul placed a one year moratorium on data center development in New York.
wskg.org (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Cayuga County Legislature passed a resolution urging Gov. Hochul to sign the Responsible Data Center Development Act, a bill that would impose a one year moratorium on data center construction.
auburnpub.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Auburn City Council passed a similar resolution urging Hochul to sign the data center legislation.
auburnpub.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Governor Hochul instituted transparency, safety and reporting requirements for the data center industry, effective at the beginning of 2027.
therealdeal.com (opens in a new tab), trade press (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Governor Hochul directed the Department of Public Service to weigh the creation of a fund to require data center developers to invest in the state's power grid.
therealdeal.com (opens in a new tab), trade press (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
New York Governor Kathy Hochul became the first to enforce a moratorium on large scale data centers across New York State
foodandwaterwatch.org (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a one year pause on certain state approvals for new large scale data centers while the state evaluates their potential effects on the electric grid and New York's climate goals
wkbw.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Governor Hochul announced new transparency and safety incident reporting requirements for data center developers and operators
commercialobserver.com (opens in a new tab), trade press (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
New York state lawmakers passed data center moratorium; Governor Kathy Hochul signed executive order issuing one year pause on data centers pending regulations
mainemorningstar.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
1 more report of this
- Reported September 23 Gov. Hochul has issued an executive order setting a one year moratorium on the construction of massive data centers. auburnpub.com (opens in a new tab)
New York Public Service Commission began environmental review for data centers and large energy users
fingerlakesdailynews.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Governor Kathy Hochul imposed a one year moratorium on large scale data centers
fox.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
1 more report of this
- Reported September 19 Gov. Kathy Hochul paused permits of large data centers for one year gothamist.com (opens in a new tab)
New York imposed year long moratorium on new hyperscale data centers
france24.com (opens in a new tab), international outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
The framework recommends six principles: investment benchmark of $1 million per megawatt, long term planning including post closure plans, roadmap for ongoing costs, local priority investment areas, local ownership confirmation, and clear timelines.
tomshardware.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
New York adopted a moratorium on new data centers while the state develops new regulations
law.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Governor Kathleen Hochul issued an executive order establishing a temporary moratorium on data center development in New York
yahoo.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
The state issued a voluntary Host Community Investment Framework recommending community investments of $1 million for every megawatt of a data center project's utility demand
yahoo.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
The town of Dryden in Tompkins County adopted zoning changes banning data centers and cryptocurrency mines over concerns about their energy use
yahoo.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Massena Town Board voted down a proposal for a six month moratorium on data centers after a public hearing with 19 speakers.
nny360.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
1 more report of this
- Reported September 17 Massena Town Board voted 3-2 against a proposed six month moratorium on new data centers. northcountrynow.com (opens in a new tab)
Governor Hochul announced a data center moratorium less than two months before unveiling the Community Investment Framework
13wham.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Governor Hochul unveiled Community Investment Framework for Data Center Development recommending $1 million community investment per megawatt of utility demand
wnyt.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
1 more report of this
- Reported September 17 New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced the Community Investment Framework recommending $1 million per megawatt community investment from data center developers. tomshardware.com (opens in a new tab)
Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, signed a moratorium on the construction of new data centers into law in New York
rosselliotbarkan.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
New York State has enacted a one year moratorium on new data center construction.
energyintel.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
1 more report of this
- Reported September 16 New York enacted a one year moratorium on hyperscale data centers and energy efficiency standards. mashable.com (opens in a new tab)
New York released Host Community Investment Framework for Data Center Development as part of Governor Hochul's Executive Order No. 62
yahoo.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
4 more reports of this
- Reported September 15 Governor Hochul announced release of nation's first statewide Host Community Investment Framework for Data Center Development flackbroadcasting.com (opens in a new tab)
- Reported September 15 Framework released via Governor Hochul Executive Order flackbroadcasting.com (opens in a new tab)
- Reported September 15 New York created the first statewide Host Community Investment Framework for Data Center Development through Executive Order No. 62 suncommunitynews.com (opens in a new tab)
- Reported September 16 Hochul released a voluntary Community Investment Framework for municipalities considering hyperscale data center projects 13wham.com (opens in a new tab)
New York has stopped issuing environmental permits for datacenters
newsletter.semianalysis.com (opens in a new tab), trade press (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
New York became the first U.S. state to introduce a moratorium on large new data centers
ua.news (opens in a new tab), international outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
New York governor stopped construction of new data centers 50 megawatts or larger.
techcrunch.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Plattsburgh held public hearing on temporary land use moratorium for AI data centers and crypto mining operations
cryptonews.net (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
New York Legislature passed the Responsible Data Center Development Act in final days of session
buffalonews.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Hochul issued a data center moratorium
crainsnewyork.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
New York announced the first statewide moratorium on hyperscale data centers
multistate.us (opens in a new tab), primary source (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Also on the record for September 2026, not acts of their own: 25 lines of background, plans and statements
Onondaga County is conducting a $500,000 study of AI data center feasibility, launched in June 2026 and expected to be complete by September 30, 2026.
cnycentral.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Developers and operators must send quarterly reports to the Office of Digital Innovation, Governance, Integrity and Trust detailing potential catastrophic risks.
therealdeal.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Data center developers must send disclosures to the state government every two years.
therealdeal.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Data center operators must report safety incidents at their sites to DIGIT within 72 hours.
therealdeal.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Governor Hochul said she would pursue legislation next year to strip data centers across New York of sales tax exemptions.
therealdeal.com (opens in a new tab) (a statement; who said what is on the statements pages)
Buffalo Common Council is advancing a proposed two year moratorium on new data centers and cryptocurrency facilities to give the city time to update its zoning rules.
spectrumlocalnews.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Data centers must report safety incidents within 72 hours to DIGIT office starting January 1
commercialobserver.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Governor Hochul's moratorium on new data centers larger than 50 megawatts is expected to expire in July 2027
commercialobserver.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
NYC Climate Week 2026 is the 18th annual event centered on AI, data centers, climate adaptation, energy and grid issues
gothamist.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Three of four data centers clustered in Orangeburg receive discounted electricity through NYPA's ReCharge NY program.
rocklandnews.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Environmental review examines potential effects on air and water quality, groundwater, public health, disadvantaged communities, agricultural resources, wildlife, open space and community character
fingerlakesdailynews.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Draft scope open for public comment through October 20
fingerlakesdailynews.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Hochul is pursuing legislation to repeal sales tax exemptions for massive data centers across the state.
spectrumlocalnews.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
The Community Investment Framework offers a structured approach to identifying, negotiating, and documenting investments from data center developers addressing local priorities.
tomshardware.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
The state Department of Environmental Conservation will withhold discretionary permits for data center projects whose applications had not already been deemed complete during the review
yahoo.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
New York continues one year moratorium on new hyperscale data center development to examine potential effects on communities, water resources, farmland and electric grid
wnyt.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
New York considering policies requiring large data centers to provide their own power or pay more for energy used
wnyt.com (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
Canton's data center committee is gathering information to help determine how the town should address potential data center development.
nny360.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Framework provides guidance for local government negotiations with major tech companies and data center developers
flackbroadcasting.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Hochul previously signed nation's first data center moratorium
flackbroadcasting.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Framework is flexible template that localities may use and modify based on their circumstances
flackbroadcasting.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
New York is halting infrastructure that makes AI possible
nationalreview.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
Community groups criticize Governor Hochul's data center moratorium as lacking public input
midhudsonnews.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
Proposed moratorium would ban approvals for operations requiring 300 or more kilowatts for 12 months
cryptonews.net (opens in a new tab) (a plan or a schedule, not an act yet)
Mayor had not approved moratorium as of Tuesday before September 9 publication
cryptonews.net (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
August 2026 No acts on the line; 1 reported; 2 lines of background, plans and statements
Reported in August 2026, dated only by the article that carried it: 1 act
New York Governor Kathy Hochul ordered a one year ban on large data centers to give the state time to impose protections for the environment and energy grid
cnn.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
Also on the record for August 2026, not acts of their own: 2 lines of background, plans and statements
New York was the first state to ban data center development for one year
news.bgov.com (opens in a new tab) (no act in the sentence)
New York recently enacted the first state ban on data center development, which is in effect for one year
news.bloombergtax.com (opens in a new tab) (a description, not an act)
July 2026 18 acts on the line from 27 reports; 1 reported
Governor Kathy Hochul signed an Executive Order on July 14, 2026 establishing the nation's first moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, with standards for data center development and a blueprint to support localities.
wxxinews.org (opens in a new tab), local outlet
1 more report of this
- Jul 15 Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order on July 15, 2026 placing a one year moratorium on the construction of data centers in New York State. cnycentral.com (opens in a new tab)
Hochul announced a one year moratorium affecting new hyperscale data centers on July 14, 2026.
rocklandnews.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet
1 more report of this
- Jul 14 New York Gov. Kathy Hochul imposed a one year moratorium on hyperscale AI data centers. cbsnews.com (opens in a new tab)
Governor Kathy Hochul launched first statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data centers on July 14, 2026
governor.ny.gov (opens in a new tab), primary source (the day its own sentence names)
1 more report of this
- Jul 14 New York introduced the country's first statewide moratorium on data centers. nextcity.org (opens in a new tab)
New York imposed first state data center moratorium on July 14, 2026
reuters.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (the day its own sentence names)
1 more report of this
- Reported August 28 New York has imposed a data center moratorium independent.org (opens in a new tab)
New York governor Hochul signed a one year moratorium on data centres into law on July 14, 2026
poughkeepsiejournal.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet
Digi Power X North Tonawanda data center is operational.
morethanjustparks.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
New York Governor Kathy Hochul placed certain large data center projects on hold pending statewide review, with nearly 12 GW of load requests in interconnection queue.
insideenergyandenvironment.com (opens in a new tab), trade press
Governor Kathy Hochul signed executive order putting one year pause on new large scale data center developments in New York
weny.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet
1 more report of this
- Reported July 20 New York Governor Hochul signed executive order instituting one year moratorium on construction of largest energy consuming data centers ms.now (opens in a new tab)
East Fishkill passed a three year moratorium on data centres in effect until July 1, 2029
poughkeepsiejournal.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet
Governor Kathy Hochul implemented a temporary one year ban on data center development in New York in July
missoulian.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Sep 6, 2026)
New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued moratorium on data centers for up to one year in July 2026
news.bloomberglaw.com (opens in a new tab), trade press (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Aug 18, 2026)
4 more reports of this
- July, no day given New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued executive order in July 2026 to pause for up to one year permits for new data centers that are at least 50 megawatts spokesman.com (opens in a new tab)
- July, no day given Governor Hochul issued executive order in July setting one year moratorium on new hyperscale data centers thebatavian.com (opens in a new tab)
- July, no day given Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order in July 2026 banning new data centers in New York, making it the first U.S. state to do so spectrum.ieee.org (opens in a new tab)
- July, no day given Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a one year moratorium on data centers in New York state in July 2026. adirondackexplorer.org (opens in a new tab)
New York imposed a statewide data centre moratorium in July applying to facilities using at least 50 megawatts
yahoo.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Sep 15, 2026)
Governor Hochul signed an executive order in July establishing a one year moratorium on new data center development in the state.
spectrumlocalnews.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Sep 18, 2026)
Governor Kathy Hochul issued executive order in July directing Department of Public Service to conduct environmental review and pause issuance of data center permits until completion
fingerlakesdailynews.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Sep 19, 2026)
In mid July 2026, Governor Hochul ordered a one year moratorium on large data centers exceeding 50 megawatts that had not received permits to start construction.
therealdeal.com (opens in a new tab), trade press (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Sep 22, 2026)
The town of Canton imposed a moratorium in July to give a data center committee time to research the issue
yahoo.com (opens in a new tab), national outlet (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Sep 17, 2026)
Governor Kathy Hochul imposed the nation's first moratorium on hyperscale data center permits in July
centralcurrent.org (opens in a new tab), news outlet (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Jul 1, 2026)
Greenidge Generation announced in July 2026 it is pivoting from cryptocurrency to high performance computing at Seneca Lake facility
weny.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Jul 1, 2026)
Reported in July 2026, dated only by the article that carried it: 1 act
New York enacted an AI data center moratorium
foley.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet (dated only by the report that carried it, so under the month of the report)
June 2026 2 acts on the line
The town board approved a three year moratorium banning the construction of data centers larger than 20 megawatts until July 2029.
nacionale.com (opens in a new tab), news outlet
State Legislature approved the Responsible Data Center Development Act in June, which establishes a one year moratorium on construction of new data centers, a required public hearing before DEC issues permits, and an environmental impact report requirement.
auburnpub.com (opens in a new tab), local outlet (the month its own sentence names; no day is given; filed under Sep 23, 2026)
2018 1 act on the line
2018, no month given 1 act
Plattsburgh passed moratorium on Bitcoin mining in 2018 lasting 18 months
cryptonews.net (opens in a new tab), news outlet (the year its own sentence names; filed under Sep 9, 2026)