Three internet service providers have been awarded more than $52.9 million to help bring internet service to Chautauqua County and other areas of New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul announced approximately $391 million in proposed awards under … [Read more...]
Three Municipalities Receiving More Than $20 Million For Water, Sewer Infrastructure Upgrades
Three Chautauqua County municipalities are receiving more than $20 million to advance critical water and sewer infrastructure projects. The Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors approved low-cost financing and state and federal … [Read more...]
County Receiving $24.2 Million Grant, Interest-Free Financing For Second Phase of West Side Sewer Extension Project
Chautauqua County is receiving a $24.2 million grant and interest-free financing package for the planning, design, and construction of new collection sewers around Chautauqua Lake. This funding is for the second phase of the West Side Sewer … [Read more...]
More Than $2.1 Million In State Roadwork Coming To Chautauqua County
Chautauqua County will receive more than $2.1 million to make highways more resilient to extreme weather. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the funding as part of $100 million statewide for projects in 70 locations. In Chautauqua County, $1.4 … [Read more...]
Westfield Awarded Lead Service Line Funding
The Village of Westfield is one of 30 municipalities receiving funding for a lead service line inventory project. The New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors voted to approve $30 million to municipalities for the … [Read more...]
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand Introduces Legislation To Extend Affordable Connectivity Program
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has introduced legislation that would extend a program that helps low-income households afford high-speed internet. Gillibrand said the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act would provide $7 billion in … [Read more...]
Funding Allocated To Resurface Part of I-86 in Chautauqua County
Funding has been allocated to resurface part of I-86 in Chautauqua County. Governor Kathy Hochul announced $100 million in funding for state roadways, including $2.8 million to resurface the eastbound lanes of I-86 from the Pennsylvania State line … [Read more...]
NYS Receiving $100 Million to Expand Broadband Access
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...]
Jamestown Receives $248,685 Safe Street and Roads Grant
The City of Jamestown has received a $248,685 Safe Streets and Roads grant to develop a comprehensive road safety plan. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration via the Infrastructure Act … [Read more...]
Jamestown Broadband Commission Begins Discussions on Municipal Broadband
The City of Jamestown's new Broadband Commission has begun discussions on whether to bring municipal broadband to the city. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said many in the city can't afford the cost of Internet, "The average cost of internet in the city is … [Read more...]
