Thursday January 25, 2024

New York State has been awarded $228.2 million in federal funding to launch its pilot ConnectALL Municipal Infrastructure Program, connecting tens of thousands of homes statewide to high-speed broadband internet.

Gov. Hochul and U.S. Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer also announced the completion of New York's Municipal Infrastructure pilot projects connecting more than 3,000 homes in four upstate communities to high-speed internet. The announcements build on the Governor's and Schumer’s efforts to connect all New Yorkers to high-speed internet, particularly in areas currently unserved or underserved by broadband, and help New Yorkers across the state participate in a 21st-century economy.

“Over $228 million is on the way from the feds to help rural and underserved communities across New York install the last mile of broadband infrastructure needed to help thousands of homes finally get high-speed internet. This is how we can close the digital divide in Upstate NY — by making sure high-speed internet reaches (every) corner of the state regardless of zip code,” said Sen. Schumer. “Broadband is not a luxury, it is a necessity, a utility as vital as electricity for success in our modern economy to ensure people can stay connected, have access to healthcare, jobs, and school. This is only the latest in hundreds of millions in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan and Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law that is helping the Empire State lead the nation in closing the digital divide. I am proud to work with Governor Hochul to help put these federal dollars to help bring affordable and equitable high-speed internet for all New Yorkers.”

Unemployment figures for December 2023, released this week by the N.Y.S. Labor Department, show unemployment generally edging up a bit from a month earlier. Statewide unemployment stood at 4.5%, up from 4.3% in November. In our area:



• Clinton County was 4.0%
• Essex was 4.7%
• Franklin was 4.6%
• Hamilton was 7.4%
• Warren was 4.6%.

Artificial intelligence has gone mainstream in the last few years, making its way into countless business applications. Yet, only 10% of small businesses with zero to 24 employees "know how to use AI for their work-related tasks," and "67% say they know little to nothing about AI in general," according to a Microsoft survey. So what is AI, and how can AI technologies benefit small businesses?

AI-enabled features power your cybersecurity, marketing, and hiring software. Almost nine out of 10 self-named AI experts in Microsoft's survey see AI as a valuable asset or game changer for businesses. Learn what artificial intelligence involves and how your organization can use it to improve operations and button lines.

Join us on April 8, 2024, for an extraordinary celestial experience as we transform into the ultimate destination along the path of totality for the total solar eclipse!

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Get ready to witness the cosmic show of the century—the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024! The Adirondack Coast Visitors Bureau is on a mission to gather all the exciting events, promos, special deals, and epic activities happening across our entire region.

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