East Fishkill

Residents of East Fishkill, New York, a community long tied to IBM, are pushing back against a proposed datacenter, insisting their opposition is not rooted in anti-technology sentiment. Opponents cite concerns typical of such fights, including energy demand, noise and strain on local infrastructure. Supporters of the project argue the town's tech heritage makes it a natural fit for the facility.

Residents of East Fishkill, New York — a community long tied to IBM — are pushing back against a proposed datacenter, but locals insist their opposition is not a rejection of technology itself. Critics cite concerns typical of such projects, including energy demand, water use and the scale of the facilities, as the town weighs its industrial future.