U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is pushing for the renewal of the Affordable Connectivity Program. It’s a federal program that provides financial assistance to low-income households to help them afford high-speed internet. The program ran out of … [Read more...]
City Has About $1.4 Million Left in American Rescue Plan Funds
The City of Jamestown has about $1.4 million left in American Rescue Plan funds. Comptroller Ericka Thomas shared with City Council members a new spreadsheet on how ARP monies have been spent and noted that there are several corrections she is … [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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Affordable Connectivity Program Presentation – December 14, 2023
The City of Jamestown Digital Equity and Communications Coordinator Stephen Neilans presented to Jamestown City Council on December 11, 2023 about a program is helping make broadband more affordable in the city. … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Bids To Upgrade Lighting, Add Cameras to Parking Ramps
Jamestown City Council will review bids to upgrade lighting and add cameras to the Spring and Cherry Street Parking Ramps. One resolution is to purchase cameras and lights from Nest Wireless Global for $178,910. The other resolution is to contract … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Municipal Broadband Plan Included In State’s Action Plan
The City of Jamestown has been included in a state plan for broadband. Empire State Development has included the city's plan for creating a municipally-owned broadband infrastructure in its five-year action plan. The plan, which lays out a … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council Approves Contract for New Communications Coordinator for City
A new Communications Coordinator has been contracted with for the city of Jamestown. City Council approved a two-year contract with Stephen Neilans of Ashville, New York as part of the $150,000 Federal Communications Commission Affordable … [Read more...]
Mayor Sundquist Unveils Community-Focused Policing Initiative
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist unveiled a community-focused policing initiative Tuesday. Sundquist said there is a perception in the community that there has been an increase in crime and violence in the city, which he said isn't the … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Review Resolution to Hire Contractor For Affordable Internet Program, North Main Street Viaduct Project Proposal
Jamestown City Council will review a resolution that would hire a contractor to get the word out about a federal affordable internet program. The City was awarded $150,000 through the Federal Communications Commission to hire a communications … [Read more...]
NYS Offering Discounted Internet Service for Low-Income Families
New York State is offering a program that provides discounts toward internet services for low-income families. A multi-agency initiative led by the State Department of Public Service is encouraging eligible residents to sign up for the federal … [Read more...]
