Emergency Broadband Benefit – What Is It and How Does It Work

FCC Acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel discusses the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program. Starting on May 12, 2021, the FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit will make available to consumers substantial discounts on broadband service and computers. This pandemic-related program will continue until the $3.2 billion in federal funding runs out or six months after the Department of Health and Human Services declares an end to the pandemic. Learn more at https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit

City of Kingston Board and Commission Meetings Return to Virtual

KINGSTON, NY – Mayor Steven T. Noble has announced that, due to the growing number of Covid cases in our area, City of Kingston Board and Commission meetings will be held virtually going forward. 

Last week, Governor Hochul signed legislation extending virtual access to public meetings under New York State's Open Meetings Law, which allows residents to virtually participate in local government meetings. The extension will be in effect until January 15, 2022. City of Kingston Boards and Commissions will now have the ability to meet remotely, as long as proper notice is given and the meeting is recorded and electronic transcripts are made available. 

 “At this time, I encourage all of our Boards and Commissions to meet remotely whenever possible,” said Mayor Noble. “I have not yet heard what the Common Council plans to do, but I am sure we will be updated by the Council President in the near future.” Updated meeting information will be posted on the homepage calendar on the City’s website: https://kingston-ny.gov/.