Matthew Fraser, the city’s chief technology officer, discusses the rollout of the MyCity portal and the expansion of Big Apple Connect, the nation’s largest municipal broadband program.

The move expands free internet and tv to more than 300,000 New Yorkers across 200 NYCHA apartments.

Fraser says the internet isn’t a luxury but a necessity.

He discussed the digital divide — the lessons learned from the pandemic and how Big Apple Connect is bridging the gap.

Fraser explained how the broadband expansion is not just for the kids.

Older New Yorkers can now access the internet and sign up for critical resources for free.

Fraser explained how New Yorkers can now check their eligibility and apply for city services and benefits with the MyCity app.

The MyCity portal aims to make city services more accessible to New Yorkers.

He shared how the rollout has been and explained why they chose to start by rolling out a simplified child care application.

Fraser also explained what’s coming with MyCity.

For a list of Big Apple Connect eligible NYCHA developments, visit nyc.gov/assets/bigappleconnect.

For more information on MyCity, visit mycity.nyc.gov.