As each day passes on, the divide is growing larger. Those that have easy access to the internet can gain information and conduct business that those that do not have easy internet access can not. At Y-FI, our aim is to assist in reducing this divide.
Y-FI Blog
Check back here for updates about our progress.
The Digital Divide
Thursday, July 8th, 2010Star Systems Inc, IOC and FreeBreakfast
Saturday, June 26th, 2010We’ve been busy working on the network but slacking at keeping the blog updated. We’re excited to announce that we have brought on partners at both the East and West ends of the central business district and right smack in the middle of the central district.
Our City
Thursday, June 24th, 2010Idea Tree & Cherry Lane
Thursday, May 6th, 2010Here at Y-FI we are working to continually expand our network. We currently have 15 network nodes placed in and around the area of N Beaver Street with Central Market being the epicenter of our growing network. We gladly welcomed new support for our network from Idea Tree, a software development company. As a young software [...]
Governor’s Awards for the Arts in Pennsylvania
Wednesday, April 7th, 2010Tomorrow York City will host the Governor’s Awards for the Arts in Pennsylvania festivities and awards program. We will be out and about all night and will be tweeting and possibly doing live video streaming from various parts of the evening. If you’re on twitter follow #govawards to keep up with the action. Check out [...]
LIVESTREAM: York Drive Aware Final Awards Presentation
Tuesday, March 30th, 2010A week ago we saw and heard the media clips prepared by local high school students for this year’s DriveAware media push. Tonight we’ll see who won and the awards that will be given out.
LIVESTREAM: SADD York Drive Aware Media Presentation
Saturday, March 20th, 2010Watch it streamed live here http://www.ustream.tv/channel/y-fi-videos York Drive Aware Contest Rules The “Drive Aware – drive unimpaired” Media presentation is a continuation of the Impaired Driving Initiative by the City of York and its Police Department to eliminate impaired driving. The Center for Traffic Safety in partnership with the York City Police Impaired Driving Initiative is [...]
Livestreaming Mayor’s Quarterly Downtown Update
Monday, February 22nd, 2010Who? Anyone who is interested in downtown York What? Information sharing on what’s happening downtown When? Wednesday, February 24, 8 – 9:30 a.m. Where? The Studio at the Strand (entrance on Philadelphia Street) Why? These quarterly presentations will give you a chance to hear all about what is happening in downtown York. Downtown Inc committee chairs [...]
2 Great New Partners
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010This week is a big week for Y-FI as we bring online 2 new partners in the endeavor to bring free wireless connectivity to downtown York. We are pleased to announce that The Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center and the Camera Center of York have both joined our mission. The Strand-Capitol, up until now has not [...]
ABC 27 News Clip
Thursday, January 21st, 2010Yesterday was a big news day for Y-FI. Not only did we cover the York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade press conference but we were interviewed for an evening news story by ABC 27 WHTM. Thanks to Dara Rees from ABC27 for interviewing us and thank you to Annette Fisher and Erin Stine for participating in [...]