New York Gov. Kathy Hochul during a news conference in Albany on Jan. 20, 2026. Hochul signed an executive order on July 14 pausing the construction of the largest data centers for one year while the state assesses their effects on the environment and energy use. (Cindy Schultz/The New York Times) By GRACE ASHFORD New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed an executive order earlier this week placing a one-year pause on the construction of the largest data centers, putting the state at the forefront…
