New York counties seek $265 million in federal broadband funding

ALBANY - On the anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC) has applied for federal broadband stimulus funding to construct a comprehensive public safety emergency communication system to link all levels of government law enforcement agencies. An unprecedented 36 New York county governments are seeking federal stimulus funds to finance a sweeping wireless broadband network project designed to enhance communications between and among public safety agencies.

“Counties have teamed up to leverage federal funding to connect the communication capacity of law enforcement and emergency responders in New York State,” said Yates County Sheriff Ron Spike, chair of NYSAC’s standing committee on public safety...