Pols seek funding for wireless network on LI

The effort to bring wireless access to Long Island's Nassau and Suffolk counties got a big boost with Sen. Charles Schumer's announcement that he'll be introducing legislation after the November elections to bring at least $5 million in federal funds to help build the network. The senator says that he doesn't expect the counties to have the money in hand until October 2007. Until that time comes, it is imperative that officials in both counties develop a cohesive plan to hook up these populous areas. It never hurts to have a powerful politico on your side in the development of projects such as this.