New York State is receiving $100 million for broadband access expansion. The new federal investment comes from the $10 billion in the American Rescue Plan’s Capital Projects Fund. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said getting the American … [Read more...]
NYS Public Service Commission Releases Interactive Broadband Map
The New York State Public Service Commission has released a first-of-its-kind, interactive broadband map to provide the most detailed depiction of broadband infrastructure in New York to date. The map, along with an accompanying report, is the … [Read more...]
State Budget Includes $1.445 Billion in Broadband Initiatives
The New York State Budget established legislation that provides $1.445 billion in broadband initiatives. The Working to Implement Reliable and Equitable Deployment of Broadband Act (WIRED Broadband Act) establishes a new Division of Broadband … [Read more...]
State Senator Borrello Calls for Elimination of Fiber-Optic Tax
State Senator George Borrello and several other Upstate Senators are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to eliminate an annual fiber-optic tax. Borrello said the elimination of the fee in the state budget would have an immediate impact in rural … [Read more...]
Mayor Sundquist Releases Annual State of the City
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist wants to "think big for the future of Jamestown" in his annual State of the City Address. Sundquist said he wants to shape a new vision for Jamestown as "a modern city with strong roots." His goals include a … [Read more...]
Borrello, Goodell Disappointed with Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address
State Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell both expressed disappointment with Governor Kathy Hochul's State of the State address. Borrello said the speech lacked "meat on the bones," "But the only real specifics that she gave have … [Read more...]
Consumer Survey Launched in Study of Broadband Services in NYS
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the launch of a Broadband Mapping Consumer Survey. The survey will assist in identifying the availability, reliability and cost of high-speed broadband services across the state. Hochul said correctly gauging … [Read more...]
County Legislature Will Act on 41 Projects to Be Funded by $24.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Monies
The Chautauqua County Legislature will act this month on 41 proposed projects that will be funded under $24.6 million in American Rescue Plan recovery funds. The Legislature held a special work session Wednesday to learn more about each … [Read more...]
State Legislature Passes Bill Easing Costs for Broadband Infrastructure Build Out
The State Legislature has passed a bill co-sponsored by State Senator George Borrello that could help expand access to broadband service in rural areas. Senator Borrello said the bill will ease the cost and operational obstacles faced by broadband … [Read more...]
City, BPU Ask Residents to Fill Out Survey on Municipal Broadband
The City of Jamestown and Board of Public Utilities are encouraging people to fill out a survey about a municipal-owned fiber broadband network. Mayor Eddie Sundquist says the city is working with a firm to conduct the survey to determine the … [Read more...]
