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Committee on Technology

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 · 10:00 AM AM · Committee Room - City Hall

TL;DR

The Technology Committee held hearings on New York City's internet connectivity plans, focusing on expanding broadband access and improving outreach to underserved households. Six proposed laws aimed at increasing affordable internet access for residents and students were debated, though most were tabled for further consideration rather than immediately approved.

Key Decisions

  • Evaluation of 'Connect All New Yorkers to Internet' Plan Filed (completed)
  • Discounted Internet Program Reporting & Outreach Law Tabled
  • Public Wireless Network Access Program Tabled
  • Cable Franchise Agreements Website Tabled
  • Broadband Home Access Expansion Plan Tabled
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Agenda

  1. T2025-3320 Oversight - Evaluating the City's plan to Connect All New Yorkers to Internet.
    Oversight
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Oversight was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. Int 0198-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on discounted internet service program utilization rates and improving outreach to eligible households
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  3. Int 0481-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to information on affordable internet programs and community-based internet services
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  4. Int 0483-2024 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to a program to provide public access to wireless networks
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  5. Int 0486-2024 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to information on affordable internet programs for students and families
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  6. Int 0878-2024 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing a cable franchise agreements website
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  7. Int 1122-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a plan for expanding home access to broadband internet
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  8. Int 0483-2024 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to a program to provide public access to wireless networks
    Introduction
    Action: Laid Over by Committee

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

  9. Roll Call
  10. Int 0878-2024 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to establishing a cable franchise agreements website
    Introduction
    Action: Laid Over by Committee

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

  11. T2025-3320 Oversight - Evaluating the City's plan to Connect All New Yorkers to Internet.
    Oversight
    Action: Filed, by Committee

    This Oversight was Filed, by Committee

  12. Int 0481-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to information on affordable internet programs and community-based internet services
    Introduction
    Action: Laid Over by Committee

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

  13. Int 0486-2024 A Local Law to amend the New York city charter, in relation to information on affordable internet programs for students and families
    Introduction
    Action: Laid Over by Committee

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

  14. Int 1122-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a plan for expanding home access to broadband internet
    Introduction
    Action: Laid Over by Committee

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

  15. Untitled item
  16. Int 0198-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on discounted internet service program utilization rates and improving outreach to eligible households
    Introduction
    Action: Laid Over by Committee

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee