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To Connect More Young Students, NYC Upgrades Internet Access At 50 NYCHA Centers
The upgraded free internet access will benefit more than 12,000 kids and adults, according to the city. About 30 of the sites offer free wi-fi access for anyone within range of the network, as a boon for the larger community as well.
By
Sophia Chang
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It’s 2020: Why Is The Internet Still Treated Like A Luxury, Not A Utility?
The old Board of Estimate first decided back in 1965 to slice up the city into cable-TV franchise fiefdoms, a setup that has survived largely intact.
By
Neil deMause
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De Blasio Will Expand Internet To 600K New Yorkers Over The Next 18 Months
The plan invests $157 million for internet access in low-income communities.
By
Sydney Pereira
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Free Broadband Is Coming To A Handful Of Public Housing Developments
Wireless networks will provide internet service of at least 25 Mbps for all residents.
By
Nathan Tempey
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