Assemblyman Robert Smullen (R,C,I,SAM-Meco) is joining with the community to applaud the Community Foundation for directing extra funding toward the development of further broadband access and infrastructure in the area. As an avid and leading advocate of broadband access for all New Yorkers, Smullen is thrilled to see progress is being made, particularly when the pandemic is inhibiting the ability of many to carry out their basic tasks, like school, healthcare and work.

“I am incredibly thrilled to hear the Community Foundation is continuing to commit to the betterment of our community through the expansion of broadband in our region,” Smullen said. “As I’ve said in the past, clear, reliable internet connectivity is something that has to be taken more seriously with every year, and especially with a pandemic that inhibits in-person activities so aggressively. These steps will surely ensure hundreds of New Yorkers are no longer left behind.”

Community Foundation, the organization committing to the expansion of broadband access in Central New York, has promised $55,000 toward the project, an investment that aims to ensure everyone has high-quality and reliable internet services. “It’s incredibly generous and amazingly helpful for the cause, and I applaud them for investing in our community,” Smullen said.