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Erie County
Coverage of Erie County in the Nexus archive.
Niagara Countyplace2Manhattan Projecttopic1radioactive contaminationtopic1New York Legislatureorganization1Kathy Hochulperson1Responsible Data Center Development Acttopic1Data Center Coalitionorganization1Sustainable Finger Lakesorganization1Kristen Gonzalezperson1Gay Nicholsonperson1Business Council of New York Stateorganization1East Fishkillplace1
- Manhattan Project eyed as potential source of high radiation in Western NY
Residents in Niagara and Erie counties are concerned about high levels of radioactive contamination found in properties, with the Manhattan Project being considered a potential source of the radiation.
- New York state gets one step closer to a data center moratorium
New York's legislature passed a one-year moratorium on data center permits, requiring public hearings and an environmental impact report for facilities using over 20 megawatts of energy. Governor Kathy Hochul has not yet decided on the bill but has expressed support for local control over such projects. The bill faces opposition from industry groups and business leaders who argue it could harm economic development.