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New York Becomes First State to Pause New Data Center Construction

New York Governor Kathy Hochul signs an executive order halting the approval of new permits for data centers 50 megawatts or larger, making New York the first state to implement such a pause. The state's Department of Environmental Conservation stops issuing permits until a comprehensive environmental review concludes,

New York Enacts Nation's First AI Data Center Moratorium

New York becomes the first state in the nation to enact a moratorium on new data centers. Governor Kathy Hochul signs an executive order that blocks new environmental permits for data centers over 50 megawatts for up to one year. The pause gives the state time to develop regulations aimed

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New York Passes RAISE Act to Mandate Safety Frameworks for Frontier AI Models

Governor Kathy Hochul signs the RAISE Act, requiring major AI developers to publish safety protocols and report harmful incidents within 72 hours. The law creates a new state oversight office and imposes hefty financial penalties for non-compliance.

Local and State Lawmakers Push Back Against AI Data Center Expansion

Growing public anger over AI server farms is driving a wave of local and state legislation aimed at halting new data center construction. Lawmakers from across the political spectrum are proposing moratoriums to study the environmental and economic impacts of the industry.

New York Bill Seeks Three-Year Halt on Large Data Center Permits

New York State introduces a bill that blocks new permits for data centers using 20 megawatts or more of electricity for at least three years. The proposed moratorium aims to address environmental and energy concerns related to AI and cloud infrastructure expansion.

New York Lawmakers Push Three-Year Moratorium on New Data Centers

New York becomes the latest state to propose a multi-year pause on new data center construction as bipartisan and environmental concerns grow over energy costs and AI infrastructure. At least six states are now considering similar measures to halt development.

New York Senate Approves Two-Year Ban on Fossil Fuel Crypto Mining

The New York Senate passes a bill imposing a two-year moratorium on carbon-based crypto mining to reduce the state's carbon footprint. The legislation now awaits a decision from Governor Kathy Hochul.

Tesla Reopens New York Factory to Produce Critical Ventilators

Elon Musk announces that Tesla's Buffalo gigafactory will reopen to manufacture ventilators amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The automaker joins GM and Ford in pledging resources to address the severe shortage of life-saving medical equipment.

Apple Debuts Redesigned Fifth Avenue Store Alongside Global iPhone 11 Launch

Apple officially releases the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and Apple Watch Series 5 at retail locations worldwide. The global launch coincides with the grand reopening of the completely reimagined Apple Fifth Avenue store in New York City.

Millions of Youth Join Global Climate Strikes Demanding Fossil Fuel Action

Millions of young people across Asia and Europe are skipping school to demand immediate action on climate change. The coordinated global protests, led by activist Greta Thunberg, urge world leaders to reduce fossil fuel use.

NYC Subway Launches Tap-to-Pay System in 16 Manhattan and Brooklyn Stations

New York City's MTA introduces the OMNY contactless fare system, allowing riders to pay for subways and Staten Island buses using smartphones, wearables, and tap-enabled credit cards. The full rollout across all 472 stations is scheduled for completion by October 2020.

WeWork Lays Off 300 Employees in Routine Performance Review

WeWork cuts roughly 300 jobs, or 3 percent of its global workforce, as part of a standard annual performance review.

Amazon HQ2 Fallout, Spotify Buys Podcast Firms, Samsung Unveils New Wearables

TechCrunch's Daily Crunch covers Amazon canceling its New York HQ2 plans, Spotify confirming a $340 million podcast acquisition, and Samsung preparing to launch new sports wearables alongside the Galaxy S10.