North Tonawanda cryptomine operators in city court over noise citations

North Tonawanda cryptomine operators in city court over noise citations

Nearby North Tonawanda residents have long been opposed to DigiPower X’s Erie Avenue crypto-mining facility, saying the carbon emissions coming from the former Fortistar power station and noise reverberations impact their quality of life.

North Tonawanda Crypto Mining Facility Moves to Dismiss Court Action Over Noise Violations

A long-running dispute between residents and the operators of a cryptocurrency mining facility in North Tonawanda has escalated to the city’s courtroom. The Erie Avenue plant, run by DigiPower X and housed in the former Fortistar power station, has drawn criticism from nearby neighborhoods for its constant mechanical noise and emissions. Locals say the nonstop hum of cooling fans, combined with carbon output, has disrupted daily life since the o…