Wood responds to Thurman citizens at ‘meet the candidates’ event
THURMAN — Last Wednesday, Aug. 26, upwards of 50 town residents poured into the Thurman Town Hall to hear from incumbent Town Supervisor Evelyn Wood, presently running for her fourth term.
View ArticleFor Stec, it’s high energy at low key town halls
KEENE — For the past week, Assemblyman Dan Stec has been holding a series of town hall meetings across the district.
View ArticleWarrensburg sets goals for 2016
WARRENSBURG — If a new proposal becomes reality, Warrensburg residents will have a new recreational venue where they can socialize — and their canine companions will also, as they get some beneficial...
View ArticleStefanik slams Obama on guns, lays out 2016 priorities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY21) is not a fan of President Barack Obama’s executive order on gun control, which he announced last week.
View ArticleCable merger to bring broadband to rural areas, boost speeds
GLENS FALLS — A pending merger between cable companies coupled with a $500 million state grant program now underway is likely to substantially boost Internet access in Warren County and elsewhere the...
View ArticleBroadband: where do we stand?
SCHROON LAKE — Tired of waiting for broadband in Schroon? Well the wait is almost over.
View ArticleGillibrand pitches plan to close broadband gap
PLATTSBURGH – Legislation joins initiative to fully wire state by 2018
View ArticleNational Grid, Slic in ‘regular discussions’ on broadband
SCHROON — Utility provider said at least 100 poles need to be replaced as part of ‘make ready’ process
View ArticleState rolls out latest broadband grants
WESTPORT — At least 12,300 homes and businesses across the North Country will benefit from the latest round of state broadband grants.
View ArticleIndian Lake briefed on broadband
Two-phase rollout will see fiber deployed by late-2018, says Frontier
View ArticleSchroon broadband project awaiting APA approval for pole replacement
SCHROON — Work will begin within two weeks of securing permits, says National Grid and Slic Network Solutions
View ArticleSolutions needed on broadband stalemate
Broadband access tops the list of existential issues facing the North Country.
View ArticleBroadband woes? I’m still having trouble with my phone
I recently read about broadband in the Adirondacks in a recent issue of The Sun. It’s hard for me to keep up with all of the modern technology.
View ArticleStefanik, you can’t have it both ways
Rep. Stefanik, you can’t have it both ways and honorably serve the constituents of New York’s 21st Congressional District.
View ArticleLawmakers urged to apply heat to broadband providers
ELIZABETHTOWN — A local nonprofit is ringing the bell to ensure some of the Adirondack Park’s most remote homes will benefit from state efforts to expand broadband service.
View ArticleGillibrand offers broadband pep talk
INDIAN LAKE — U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited with Indian Lake Chamber of Commerce members last week to discuss her office’s efforts to secure more broadband funding for the Adirondacks.
View ArticleLocal provider challenging broadband grant award
KEENE VALLEY | Nearly six months after the most recent round of state broadband grants was awarded, progress remains at a standstill in Keene.
View ArticlePrimelink opens Network Operations Center
PLATTSBURGH | Primelink, a local telecommunications company, has unveiled their new Network Operations Center.
View ArticleBroadband symposium planned for North Creek
JOHNSBURG | The Town of Johnsburg Community Development Corporation is hosting a broadband symposium.
View ArticleHughes secures grant funds, expanding reach in northern NY
ELIZABETHTOWN | More than half of the locations in the final round of state broadband awards will be served by satellite service.
View ArticleState offers Essex County officials, long skeptical over broadband effort, a...
WILLSBORO | All locations awaiting high-speed broadband in Willsboro are poised to be wired by the end of next year, according to providers.
View ArticleResidents, local officials air broadband concerns
ELIZABETHTOWN | Community stakeholders and local lawmakers continue to be hungry for details on the state’s universal broadband program.
View ArticleNonprofit offers to serve as broadband conduit
ELIZABETHTOWN | A nonprofit has stepped forward to serve as a conduit between local government and the state agency overseeing the broadband build-out effort.
View ArticleLittle running on record of results
ELIZABETHTOWN | State Sen. Betty Little (R-Queensbury) says helping people is her favorite part of the job.
View ArticleMartz calls for ‘fresh voice’ in Albany
ELIZABETHTOWN | Emily Martz has spent months on the road campaigning for the 45th Senate District.
View ArticleCharter fined $174M in record-setting internet speed settlement
ALBANY | Charter Spectrum will pay $174 million and refund customers $62 million in a settlement over claims it engaged in a “systematic scheme” to defraud and mislead internet subscribers.
View ArticleSigning off as your editor
After five years at The Sun — the past two as managing editor — I’m moving on to new opportunities.
View ArticleDetails of broadband progress in northern Warren County to be revealed
NORTH CREEK | Lack of internet connectivity has a huge impact on the lives of area residents, Laurie Arnheiter said this week as she announced an upcoming public broadband informational meeting...
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