NEW YORK — City officials on Monday announced a $2 million expansion of a program aimed at bringing free high-speed internet to thousands of low-income residents in the Bronx.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined U.S. Rep. Ritchie Torres and leaders from the New York Public Library to highlight the growth of the “Neighborhood Internet” initiative, which provides broadband access in affordable housing developments.
The expansion is expected to reach thousands of additional households over the next two years, building on an earlier pilot serving more than 700 homes in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan.
Officials said the program is designed to address gaps in internet access that limit residents’ ability to apply for jobs, access services and stay connected.
The funding, secured through federal community project allocations, will support installation of network infrastructure across dozens of buildings, including wiring and rooftop equipment.
City housing officials said the initiative prioritizes areas with some of the lowest broadband access rates, particularly in the Bronx, where many households remain offline.
The New York Public Library is overseeing implementation, managing and maintaining the service as part of its broader effort to expand access to digital resources.
Here we go again. No such thing as free!!
Mamdani already informed his Satmar supporters that in lieu of free Internet they will receive unlimited free telegraph service.
My Verizon bill is close to $200/month when do I get free broadband?