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E-Rate funding for New York City libraries
1:21:16
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Council Member Gale A. Brewer inquires about E-Rate funding for New York City libraries. The presidents of the three library systems provide information on the current E-Rate funding amounts they receive.
- New York Public Library receives a maximum of $2.2 million in E-Rate funding for FY25
- Queens Public Library receives $700,000 in E-Rate funding
- Brooklyn Public Library receives $2 million in E-Rate funding
Gale A. Brewer
1:21:16
So e rate, do you is that still something that you get and how much and how does it operate and etcetera?
Dennis Walcott
1:21:26
We get it.
1:21:26
We'll get you the exact number in a sec.
Anthony "Tony" Marx
1:21:42
Sorry.
1:21:46
So E Rate is federal funding for Internet connectivity, which is so essential given the continued digital divide.
1:21:54
In f y twenty five, NYPL can receive a maximum of 2,200,000.0 in e rate funding for eligible costs.
1:22:02
At this point, we see no threats to that, but you never know what's gonna come out of Washington next.
Gale A. Brewer
1:22:07
Okay.
Dennis Walcott
1:22:07
Queens is 700,000.
Linda Johnson
1:22:10
And and Brooklyn is 2,000,000.