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ALBANY - Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I Olean) announced area schools, libraries, and other community organizations currently without broadband services can apply for $7.2 billion of federal stimulus grants and loans to help bring broadband service to un-served and underserved communities.

"Our economy will grow and we will have more jobs and career opportunities if we have infrastructure such as broadband," Young said. "It is critical to receive this support to ensure that communities in rural areas have the same access to technology as areas in other parts of the state..."