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State Budget Includes $1.445 Billion in Broadband Initiatives

April 22, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: broadband, New York State Budget, State Budget, WIRED Broadband Act, Working to Implement Reliable and Equitable Deployment of Broadband Act

State Senator Borrello Calls for Elimination of Fiber-Optic Tax

February 17, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: broadband, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, New York State Budget

Mayor Sundquist Releases Annual State of the City

February 1, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, broadband, Broadband Feasibility Study, cannabis, CARTS, Chadakoin River, Eddie Sundquist, Greater Chautauqua-Jamestown Airport, State of the City, Vision Zero Campaign

Borrello, Goodell Disappointed with Governor Hochul’s State of the State Address

January 7, 2022 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, broadband, George Borrello, Kathy Hochul, State of the State

Consumer Survey Launched in Study of Broadband Services in NYS

September 30, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: broadband, Broadband Mapping Consumer Survey, Kathy Hochul

County Legislature Will Act on 41 Projects to Be Funded by $24.6 Million in American Rescue Plan Monies

September 9, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, Brad Bentley, broadband, Chautauqua County Legislature, Mark Geise, South and Center Chautauqua Lake Sewer District, Tom Walsh

State Legislature Passes Bill Easing Costs for Broadband Infrastructure Build Out

June 10, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: broadband, George Borrello, New York State Legislature

City, BPU Ask Residents to Fill Out Survey on Municipal Broadband

May 21, 2021 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Board of Public Utilities, broadband, Eddie Sundquist

Mayor Sundquist Forming Task Force on Bringing Municipal Fiber Network to Jamestown

April 21, 2021 By WRFA 1 Comment

Mayor Eddie Sundquist is forming a Broadband Task Force to evaluate the potential for a municipal fiber network in Jamestown. Sundquist says there is no city in New York State that's been able to roll out a municipal fiber network to homes and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: American Rescue Plan, broadband, Eddie Sundquist

State Budget Includes Broadband, Economic Development Funding for Region

April 2, 2015 By WRFA Leave a Comment

ALBANY - Communities across Senator Cathy Young’s 57th Senate District region will have access to economic development funding that was included in this year’s state budget. According to a release from the Senator’s office, among the investments … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: broadband, Cathy Young, State Budget, State Senate, Upstate Revitalization Initiative, Workforce Development Institute

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