BROADBAND: NYC Supports Broadband For Low Income Housing

The New York City Council unanimously adopted a resolution to provide low- or no-cost high-speed Internet access to affordable housing residents.

Res. No. 669, introduced by Council Member Gale A. Brewer, the chairperson of the New York City Council's Committee on Technology in Government, calls upon city agencies to use their funding and regulatory power to support and encourage the provision of affordable high-speed Internet service and computer purchases for the benefit of residents of affordable housing. [ GovTech ]