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...]
FEMA, FCC Conducting National Test Wednesday That Will Send Alerts To Mobile Phones
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Communications Commission are conducting a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System this Wednesday. The test will take place at approximately 2:20 p.m., Wednesday, … [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...]
Mitrano Sends Cease and Desist Letter to Reed Campaign for Defamatory Campaign Order
PENN YAN - The democratic candidate for the local congressional district has filed a cease and desist letter with Republican Congressman Tom Reed's reelection campaign. Democratic candidate Tracy Mitrano for New York's 23rd Congressional District … [Read more...]
FCC Votes to Repeal Obama Era Net Neutrality Regulations, New York AG to Lead Lawsuit Against Repeal
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted along party lines Thursday to repeal landmark 2015 rules aimed at ensuring a free and open internet. The approval of FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s proposal in a 3-2 vote marked a victory for … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Announces Broadband Connection Legislation in Fredonia
FREDONIA - U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) was in Fredonia Monday to announce the Broadband Connections for Rural Opportunities Program Act. The State’s junior Senator stopped by DFT Communications said the bipartisan legislation would help … [Read more...]
