The complete, edited for time, June 26, 2026 Massena Town Planning Board meeting covering the proposed AI data center at the former Alcoa East facility.

This meeting includes extensive discussion between Planning Board members, project representatives, and residents as the board works through key issues surrounding the proposed development before officially accepting the site plan application.

Topics include:

• Public questions and comments from Massena and St. Lawrence County residents
• Hiring an independent consultant to review the project
• Why the board wants its own expert analysis
• The upcoming public hearing and how residents can participate
• Power consumption and proposals for on-site energy generation using methane from local farms
• Tax incentives and questions about what exemptions the project may receive
• Discussion of a possible New York State data center moratorium and its potential impact
• The board's acceptance of the application to move the review process forward

Whether you support the project, oppose it, or are still gathering information, this meeting provides an opportunity to hear the discussion firsthand without edits or commentary.

Watch the full meeting and decide for yourself.

Be sure to like, subscribe, and follow The Daily Dose of Don for continued coverage of the proposed data center project and other issues affecting Massena, St. Lawrence County, and the North Country.

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This week on The Daily Dose of Don, Don drops into Fortnite disguised as a Sprite and somehow finds himself discussing international politics, animated science fiction, noir superheroes, and premium smokeables.

Topics include:
• The supposed "end" of the Iran War and why ceasefires in the region deserve cautious optimism rather than victory parades.
• A review of Rick and Morty Season 9 Episode 1 and the return of everyone's favorite wildcard, Evil Morty.
• Thoughts on Spider-Noir and whether the series lives up to expectations.
• Blunt of the Week: Atomic Bomb from Sovereign in Hogansburg, New York — cheap, good, and proof that quality doesn't always come with a luxury price tag.

It's another completely normal episode featuring a sentient soft drink committing cartoon violence while discussing world events.

New episodes of The Daily Dose of Don are available on Spotify, YouTube, and everywhere else questionable life decisions are made.

What started as a fight card quickly turned into one of the strangest nights in combat sports history.

Don and Josh sit down to watch and react live to the UFC event at the White House, and the night delivers far more than just fights.

Topics include:

🥊 Live reactions to the fights and biggest moments
🎙️ Surprise appearances and unexpected guests
🤔 Trying to figure out how Joe Rogan ended up at an event he previously criticized
🇺🇸 The surreal experience of watching a UFC event on White House grounds
😳 The rabbit hole that was Josh Hokit
😂 Don and Josh repeatedly asking, "Is this really happening?"

Some nights you expect great fights.

Some nights you expect great commentary.

And then there are nights where reality itself starts feeling like satire.

Welcome to The Daily Dose of Don.

Like, subscribe, and let us know your favorite moment from the night in the comments below.

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On this episode of The Daily Dose of Don, Don discusses whether a local Pride advertisement may be hurting the very community it is trying to help, reviews comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's latest Netflix special, and reacts to Hunter Biden's comments about learning lessons from the George W. Bush era.

Also this week, it's another installment of Blunt of the Week as Don tries the overpriced Cheesecake Churro joint and wonders where all that money went.

Don also reviews the cold open to Netflix's Devil May Cry Season 2, where the premise appears to be nothing less than America invading Hell, takes a look at the concept of entrapment following reports of a disrupted attack plot, and wraps up the show with his thoughts on Scream 7—a nostalgia-heavy horror sequel aimed at fans who grew up with the franchise.

Topics include:

• Pride Month and public perception
• Tony Hinchcliffe's Netflix special
• Hunter Biden on Gavin Newsom's podcast
• Blunt of the Week: Cheesecake Churro
• Devil May Cry Season 2
• Entrapment and undercover operations
• Scream 7 review

Comedy, culture, politics, entertainment, and whatever else caught Don's attention this week.

The Daily Dose of Don — because somebody has to say it. 🎙️🔥

This special edition of The Daily Dose of Don brings together three of the most important public discussions surrounding the proposed data center project in Massena, New York.

To make the information easier to follow, footage from three separate meetings has been edited for time and combined into a single presentation, highlighting the key moments, questions, concerns, and exchanges from each event.

Featured Meetings:

📍 Nicandri Nature Center – May 20, 2026
Citizens, project advocates, and community members discuss the proposed project and its potential impacts on the region.

📍 Massena Town Planning Board – May 21, 2026
Representatives present the project while residents challenge claims, question tax incentives, and revisit promises they say were made years ago.

📍 MUSH Meeting at the Massena Public Library – May 27, 2026
Presenters discuss different types of data centers, environmental concerns, tax implications, economic development claims, and community impacts.

Featured Music:

🎸 Eating Souls
🎸 Information Super Highway to Hell
🎸 Original music inspired by the ongoing debate surrounding AI, technology, community, and the future of the North Country.

Also Included:

🎙 Don's reactions and commentary
⚡ Questions about taxes and incentives
🌎 Environmental concerns
🏭 Economic development claims
📋 Discussions about past promises and community trust
🗳 Calls for moratoriums and citizen involvement

Whether you support the project, oppose it, or are still gathering information, this episode brings together many of the arguments, concerns, and perspectives currently shaping the discussion.

The goal is not to tell you what to think.

The goal is to make sure you hear what was said.

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On this episode of The Daily Dose of Don, Don starts by thanking his biggest hater for accomplishing something nobody else has managed to do: create a Don meme.

Don also wraps up Season 2 of Landman and explains why he's not in a hurry to return for another season.

Then it's time for a not-so-friendly shout out to the DEA after the shutdown of one of his favorite cannabis dispensaries, followed by a discussion of the controversy surrounding Graham Platner and the Marine Corps tattoo that has sparked accusations and debate online.

It's another episode full of commentary, criticism, sarcasm, and the occasional thank you to people who probably weren't expecting one.

Topics include:
• The first Don meme created by a hater
• Landman Season 2 review
• DEA cannabis dispensary shutdowns
• Graham Platner tattoo controversy
• Internet outrage and context

The Daily Dose of Don — where even the haters contribute content.

On this episode of The Daily Dose of Don, Don discusses the reported elimination of ISIS's number two leader and wonders how many "number twos" the organization has left after all these years.

Don also reviews the season finale of The Boys, calling it the safest and most predictable finale the show has produced, and asks whether The Mandalorian & Grogu justified a trip to the theater.

Other topics include a spoiler-free review of the first two episodes of Spider-Noir, reactions from three recent Massena data center meetings, and another installment of Blunt of the Week featuring Rainbow Runtz from Sovereign Cannabis in Hogansburg.

Finally, Don wraps up Testicles Talk The Testaments with discussions of Episode 9's moral dilemma and the season finale, where Daisey makes a surprising decision that could reshape the future of Gilead.

As always, expect commentary, reviews, opinions, sarcasm, and a healthy dose of Don.

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On May 27, 2026, Mohawks United Safety and Health (MUSH) hosted a public meeting at the Massena Public Library to discuss the potential impacts of proposed data center development in the North Country.

Presenters outlined the different types of data centers and discussed concerns related to environmental impacts, including effects on birds and wildlife, heat pollution, increased energy demand, and the possibility of previously contained pollutants being disturbed or reactivated during large-scale industrial development.

The presentation also addressed questions surrounding tax incentives, economic development claims, and the number of permanent jobs typically created by modern data center facilities.

Citizens in attendance voiced concerns about commitments and promises they believe were made by developers in previous years that were never fulfilled. Several attendees questioned whether current assurances should be trusted.

The meeting also featured remarks from candidates seeking local office, who encouraged residents to support temporary moratoriums while communities gather additional information and evaluate potential impacts.

Representatives from the North Country Sustainability Society (NCSS) attended the meeting and spoke with residents throughout the evening, including one exchange that produced a blunt and memorable statement:

"We don't want you as neighbors."

This video contains the meeting in its entirety and is presented without edits, commentary, narration, or additional analysis.

📅 Recorded: May 27, 2026
📍 Massena Public Library – Massena, New York

The Daily Dose of Don presents this recording as a public discussion of local interest and encourages viewers to hear the information presented and draw their own conclusions.

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A recording of the May 21, 2026 Massena Town Planning Board meeting regarding the proposed data center project.

Representatives for the project present their proposal and answer questions from Planning Board members. Although public comments were not scheduled as part of the meeting, several citizens spoke up to voice concerns and ask questions about the project.

Topics discussed include infrastructure, energy demand, economic development, environmental impacts, community trust, and the future of the region.

One of the meeting's most notable moments occurs when residents challenge statements made by project representatives and revisit promises they say were made years earlier.

This audio is presented without edits, commentary, or narration, allowing listeners to hear the discussion as it unfolded.

The Daily Dose of Don encourages listeners to hear all sides of the discussion and draw their own conclusions.

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A raw recording of the May 20, 2026 public meeting held at the Nicandri Nature Center regarding a proposed data center project near Massena, New York and the Akwesasne Mohawk Reservation.

Residents, community leaders, and project advocates discuss concerns and opportunities surrounding the proposal, including energy demand, environmental impacts, water usage, economic development, and the future of the region.

As the meeting progresses, tensions rise and the discussion becomes increasingly heated.

This audio is presented without edits, commentary, or narration, allowing listeners to hear the discussion as it unfolded.

The Daily Dose of Don presents this recording as a public discussion of local interest. Listeners are encouraged to hear all sides and draw their own conclusions.

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