New York State
Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) Announces $100 Million in Federal Funding Now Available for High-speed Broadband Infrastructure Through Affordable Housing Connectivity Program
Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) announced that applications are now open for the $100 million Affordable Housing Connectivity Program, a partnership led by Empire State Development’s ConnectALL Office in consultation with New York State Homes and Community Renewal to design and install broadband infrastructure at 100,000 affordable housing units across New York State.
$72 Million Settlement with Broadband Provider Altice Over Failure to Adequately Prepare and Respond to Tropical Storm Isaias (New York State)
Submitted by benton on Tue, 03/23/2021 - 20:08Governor Cuomo Announces Proposal to Enact a First-In-The-Nation Guarantee of Affordable Internet for Low-Income Families as Part of the 2021 State of the State
Gov Andrew Cuomo (D-NY) announced his proposal to enact a first-in-the-nation requirement for affordable internet for all low-income families as part of the 2021 State of the State agenda.
Gov Cuomo Proposes Net Neutrality Law
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo (D-NY) proposed advancing statewide net neutrality protections. As part of this proposal, the Governor will introduce legislation to prevent the blocking, throttling and paid prioritization of online content — practices that undermine a free and open internet.