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...]
Mayor Sundquist Forming Task Force on Bringing Municipal Fiber Network to Jamestown
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...]
State Budget Includes Broadband, Economic Development Funding for Region
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...]