I was in Hudson this morning with NYS Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Congressman Antonio Delgado, Assemblywoman Didi Barrett, and Mayor Kamal Johnson's representative Michael Hoffman for a press conference regarding broadband access and affordability in NYS. According to State Comptroller DiNapoli's report released today (link below), "the state has made progress in making high-speed connections available to New Yorkers, ranking second in the U.S. in the percentage of the population with broadband available in their neighborhood, but more than one million, or 13.8%, of households do not have access or a subscription to home broadband services." The acceleration of universal availability of the highest-speed connections statewide, especially in rural communities, along with enhanced broadband access for low-income households and improved affordability, are all smart goals worthy of strong bipartisan support at the local, state, and federal levels. Without question, New York must make it easier and more affordable for broadband providers to expand. I’m proud to be part of this important effort and thank State Comptroller DiNapoli for this comprehensive report: http://ow.ly/WTqF50G9QGh