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Hochul says New York will pause hyperscale AI data centers while rules are written

Governor Kathy Hochul told the Wall Street Journal that New York is temporarily pausing new hyperscale AI data centers (50 MW+) while it writes rules to protect ratepayers, communities and infrastructure, and said existing facilities and smaller projects can continue.

Hochul highlights one-year moratorium on hyperscale data centers at Western New York roundtable

Governor Kathy Hochul held a Western New York roundtable announcing a one‑year statewide moratorium on new hyperscale data centers while the state builds rules to protect ratepayers, the grid and local communities.

ESD head Hope Knight: NYC leading next‑generation tech; Empire AI supercomputer housed at SUNY Buffalo

ESD announced that President and CEO Hope Knight wrote an op‑ed in Crain's arguing New York City remains a technology and innovation leader; the release notes the Empire AI supercomputer is housed at SUNY Buffalo.

“Now I Just Want To Win” | Tage Thompson on Hometown Remix Jerseys & Season So Far | Buffalo Sabres

Buffalo Sabres Forward Tage Thompsonf joined the Buffalo Sabres’ show, Sabres Live, with Brian Duff and Martin Biron on November 4, 2026. They discussed…

Sports

“That Tells You A ‘Never Quit Attitude’ For Sure” | Lindy Ruff on Sam Carrick | Buffalo Sabres

Buffalo Sabres Head Coach Lindy Ruff spoke to the media on November 4, 2026 ahead of the game against the Ottawa Senators. He discussed Sam Carrick appr…

Activism

Ten WNY cannabis dispensaries unite for regional Toys for Tots drive

Ten licensed cannabis dispensaries across Erie and Niagara counties have joined a regional Toys for Tots donation drive organized by Herbalwai Cannabis. Donations of new, unwrapped toys will be accepted Nov. 1–Dec. 18 at 10 participating locations.

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Live: Sen. Schumer remarks after Democrats take Senate

After a big night for Democrats, Senator Chuck Schumer...