Statement from Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I – 57th District) on the Funding
“In the 21st century, broadband is the cornerstone of
economic development, education, health care, public safety and virtually every
aspect of modern life. For years, we’ve
been striving to expand broadband access to rural areas like ours which have
traditionally been underserved.
With the news that $32.6 million in New NY Broadband Round 3
grants are on their way to Western New York, we are realizing the critical goal
of achieving access for all New Yorkers. The $500 million in capital investment
that we supported in the 2015-16 budget for this program has been the vehicle
for this landmark achievement. When the program launched, just 70 percent of
New Yorkers had broadband coverage with some upstate regions having as little
as 35 percent coverage. In just three years, that connectivity gap has been
closed, thanks to the commitment of the Governor and my legislative colleagues
on this issue. This is a victory that will pay immeasurable dividends in the
years to come, helping our rural communities to not only survive, but thrive.”
Phase III funding from the New NY Broadband Program will
provide grant funding of over $23 million to Allegany, Cattaraugus and
Chautauqua counties.
Allegany County
| |
Clarksville
|
$1,787,984
|
Belfast
|
$1,349,732
|
New Hudson
|
$1,137,545
|
Alma
|
$881,787
|
Caneadea
|
$862,449
|
Rushford
|
$840,337
|
Friendship
|
$771,046
|
Allen
|
$674,368
|
Centerville
|
$612,816
|
Wirt
|
$583,594
|
West Almond
|
$512,315
|
Ward
|
$478,491
|
Birdsall
|
$458,653
|
Total
|
$10,951,117
|
Cattaraugus County
| |
Lyndon
|
$1,756,283
|
Farmersville
|
$1,641,461
|
Franklinville
|
$1,544,336
|
Leon
|
$1,211,588
|
East Otto
|
$876, 198
|
Otto
|
$837,040
|
Humphrey
|
$635,851
|
Freedom
|
$627,801
|
Portville
|
$555,289
|
Dayton
|
$535,066
|
Total
|
$10,220,913
|
Chautauqua County
| |
Charlotte
|
$998,191
|
Harmony
|
$420,344
|
Busti
|
$343,861
|
Ellery
|
$313,431
|
Cherry Creek
|
$219,212
|
Total
|
$2,295,039
|
