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...]
Broadband Master Plan Discussed at Public Meeting in Jamestown
Just over a dozen people came out Thursday night to hear about the City of Jamestown's ability to create municipal broadband. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said that municipal broadband was something he had been looking at before even elected and with the … [Read more...]
Senator Chuck Schumer Touts $10 Million in Waterfront Infrastructure Projects in Dunkirk
U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer touted $10 million in funding for waterfront infrastructure projects in Dunkirk Thursday. Schumer, in a visit to the Dunkirk harbor, said that the funding is part of the Fiscal Year 2022 omnibus, which includes $8 … [Read more...]
Congressman Tom Reed Announces $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill Monies Now Available
Congressman Tom Reed said the monies for the $1.2 trillion dollar Infrastructure Bill are now available with $170 billion of those funds scheduled to come to New York State. Reed made the announcement at the Chautauqua County Department of Public … [Read more...]
Jamestown, Dunkirk Airports Each Receive $790,000 Under Infrastructure Bill
The Jamestown and Dunkirk Airports will both receive $790,000 under the recently passed Federal Infrastructure bill. Congressman Tom Reed announced the allocation that is part of $937-million dollars in funding to airports in New York … [Read more...]
