Syracuse, NY – As the past year has shown us, reliable access to broadband internet is no longer a luxury. Covid-19 forced many aspects of our day-to-day lives online; virtual learning, working from home, online shopping, telemedicine, and simply staying connected with those we care about. It has also shown us how prevalent the digital divide is in our community. To address these issues, the Central New York Regional Planning and Development Board (CNY RPDB) is working with its member counties and asking residents and businesses located in Cayuga, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, and Oswego Counties to participate in a survey that will identify areas that lack access to reliable broadband internet. (Please note a similar study was completed in Madison County in 2019).