New York City unveils Liberty Link internet service pilot program
Thousands of residents in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan could soon benefit from a pilot program that promises to bring free or low-cost internet to some affordable housing buildings.
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Thousands of residents in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan could soon benefit from a pilot program that promises to bring free or low-cost internet to some affordable housing buildings.
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