Advocates pushing for expanded review of data centers in NY
Jessica Tran
Jessica Tran
Bureau Chief · Albany, NY
Jessica Tran has over 15 years of experience covering local government and politics in Albany. A graduate of the University at Albany, she previously worked as a political reporter for the Albany Times Union and has contributed to NPR's local affiliate. Jessica is known for her insightful analysis of policy impacts on the community and her dedication to transparency in government.
More from Jessica →Bureau Chief · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 9:25 PM · 1 min read
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A handful of organizational leaders gathered outside the Empire State Plaza this afternoon, calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to slow down the process surrounding data centers. This comes after Hochul signed a data center moratorium over the summer, that advocates said is not enough. "Stop the rush!," chanted dozens of advocates, [...]