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Funding from the $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure package signed into law last week, will soon start making its way down to local projects, including broadband internet access.

“There still is a digital divide, particularly in rural parts of the state, and for lower-income New Yorkers."

Reports that show all 50 senators’ spending for the month of July were posted to the Senate’s website Wednesday morning.

“Getting these costs nailed down is really the next step.”

“I think this will be a magnet for small businesses to locate within the city of Binghamton because I think there’s going to be more choice for them.”

“This initiative will help create affordable connected homes that equip residents with the tools necessary to thrive in the modern world.”

"The school district has trouble with their teachers getting access to the students. Some of the hospitals and medical units have trouble getting access to people in the rural areas."

"When so many people had to work and learn and play at home, the lack of broadband internet service clearly became a real problem for those families."

A new federal program will provide low-income residents with a monthly stipend to help pay for internet service.

The legislation would allow the state to treat high-speed internet as a utility, which would empower regulators to drill down on the industry, like they do with other utilities.