Volunteer-Built Mesh Internet Network Will Hire Its First Full-Time Staff Member and Bring Low-Cost Internet to Over 500 Households in Underserved Communities

Governor Hochul highlighted the re-opening of New York State's Municipal Infrastructure Program (MIP) Request for Applications, making up to $36 million available to support broadband infrastructure p...

Governor Kathy Hochul announced Thursday that several counties in Central New York will receive over grant money as part of the ConnectALL program.

Plus, New York announced grants through its ConnectALL initiative, Albuquerque halted a fiber installation initiative after resident complaints, broadband legislation to support rural providers emerge...

Officials for the volunteer-run nonprofit NYC Mesh have been been awarded a new $898,000 grant from New York State’s ConnectALL initiative that should help the project expand affordable wireless Inter...

Governor Hochul highlighted the launch of Phase 4 of New York State’s Municipal Infrastructure Program (MIP) Request for Applications, making nearly $50 million available to support broadband infrastr...

Governor Hochul, along with U.S. Senators Schumer and Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Tonko, announced that ConnectALL has begun implementation of a $542 million effort to bring affordable, reliabl...

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Governor Hochul announced two major initiatives to expand affordable digital access across New York State.

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The Legislature approved Resolution No. 172 to award the MIP 3 Fiber Construction Project to New River Electric for up to $6,493,914.85; the contract execution is contingent on ConnectAll/ESD approval and resolution of a pending grant extension. The measure passed on a 4–3 roll-call vote.

April 14, 2025 — New York Gov. **Kathy Hochul** (D) on Friday _announced a new $5 million grant_ initiative to fund innovative solutions for improving mobile wireless coverage in underserved areas of her state. The “Connectivity Innovation – Mobile Service” Request for Applications is a central part of the governor’s broader Mobile Service Connectivity Initiative, introduced during her State of the State address. The program is managed by ConnectALL, the state’s $1 billion digital infrastructure initiative, and aims to support projects that address persistent gaps in cell phone service through scalable, technology-driven approaches. “Reliable cellular service isn’t a luxury — it’s essential to public safety, economic opportunity and quality of life,” said Hochul. “This investment will help develop creative solutions to ensure all New Yorkers have access to strong wireless connectivity.” ### Upgrade to continue reading Become a paid member to get access to all premium content Upgrade

Governor Hochul, along with U.S. Senators Schumer and Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Tonko, announced that ConnectALL has begun implementation of a $542 million effort to bring affordable, reliabl...

Economic development staff briefed the committee on a $2 million ConnectAll pilot for cellular capacity in Glens Falls and Lake George, a Finch pulp‑mill restructuring that could affect timber-supply jobs, and worries that SUNY Adirondack program cuts will weaken local industry pipelines.