Assemblyman Jones Votes in Favor of Legislation to Revoke the Governor’s Emergency Powers
Mar 5, 2021
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that he voted for legislation to immediately repeal the expanded emergency powers that were granted to the governor at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic (A.5967). “We’re not in the same place...
Assemblyman Jones: Call for a Full Repeal of the Governor’s Emergency Powers
Feb 16, 2021
“The Governor continues to evade the legislature and his lack of transparency continues to be outraging. It is clear that vulnerable populations were at risk, but what is most alarming is that the Governor continues to keep the truth from the public...
Assemblyman Jones: Proposed Federal Funding Would Help Struggling Localities, Support North Country’s Recovery
Feb 11, 2021
“While the numbers still need to be finalized, I’m encouraged to see that local governments will receive critical relief funding in the federal American Rescue Act. Between steep declines in tax revenue and extensive pandemic expenses, North Country...
Assemblyman Jones: Outraged at the Lack of Transparency in COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths
Jan 28, 2021
“First and foremost, my heart goes out to all the family members whose loved ones succumbed to COVID-19 while residing in nursing homes. Since the start of the public health crisis, I have stood with family members and nursing home residents, and advocated...
Assemblyman Jones Passes Bill to Protect Small Businesses from Unfair Unemployment Costs
Jan 27, 2021
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that he helped pass legislation to support small businesses by excluding unemployment charges due to COVID-19 from being used to calculate an employer’s experience rating (A.2001). “The necessary...
Assemblyman Jones: President’s Executive Order a Critical Step Forward to Reopening U.S.-Canadian Border
Jan 26, 2021
“President Biden’s executive order to initiate discussions between federal agencies and the Canadian government to reopen the border for personal travel is much-welcomed news. I have continually stated that we must find safe, commonsense solutions...
Assemblyman Jones: 2021 State of the State Address Needs More Substance for Helping the North Country Move Forward
Jan 11, 2021
“Today, the governor outlined his future plans for New Yorkers in his State of the State address. From expanding access to telehealth services statewide to reforming our election system, I’m eager to build upon what was laid out today and fight to...
Little, Stec & Jones Disappointed in Decision to Close Clinton Annex
Dec 21, 2020
New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) announced the closure of the Clinton Annex today. This announcement comes following budget language that authorized the closure of correctional facilities operated by DOCCS with...
Assemblyman Jones Honors North Country Students Selected as U.S. Presidential Scholar Nominees
Dec 21, 2020
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that two North Country students – James Molinski and Taylor Samburgh – are among a select group of New York nominees for the U.S. Presidential Scholars awards. Since it was established in 1964,...
Randy Preston Salt Reduction Bill Signed into Law
Dec 4, 2020
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that the Randy Preston Road Salt Reduction Act – a bill he authored to help safeguard the North Country’s drinking water and ensure safe passage for motorists – has been signed into law by the...
Assemblyman Jones: U.S.-Canada Task Force Will Help Nations Recover
Dec 1, 2020
“The formation of a joint United States-Canada task force to determine and implement border reopening strategies is a much-needed and necessary step in the fight against COVID-19. Although international travel has undoubtedly changed, this task force...
Assemblyman Jones Holds Press Conference on Food Box Program, Calls for More support to North Country
Dec 1, 2020
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) held a press conference today to discuss the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers to Families Food Boxes program and its failure to meet the needs of North Country families. Assemblyman Jones was...
Bill to Revitalize St. Regis Waterfront Signed into Law
Aug 25, 2020
Senator Betty Little (R-Queensbury) and Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that their bill designating the St. Regis River as an inland waterway to make communities along the river eligible for waterfront revitalization funding has...
Assemblyman Jones: Reopening Bowling Alleys and Gyms is Great but More Needs to be Done
Aug 13, 2020
“After weeks of advocating for the reopening of both bowling alleys and health and fitness centers, I was pleased to hear that Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that bowling alleys will be allowed to reopen on Monday August 17 and that guidelines...
Assemblyman Jones: More Guidance is Needed for Our Schools
Aug 11, 2020
“My office continues to field dozens of phone calls and emails from concerned parents and educators regarding our regions readiness to reopen the schools. Our school districts are doing all they can to put plans in place to keep our children safe,...
Assemblyman Jones: Continued Acts of Hate Must Stop
Jul 21, 2020
“Once again bigotry has reared its ugly head, here in the North Country, and this time in a place that is supposed to protect the innocence of our children. The vandalism of the Cadyville playground graffitied with racial slurs is just another example...
Assemblyman Jones: Road Salt Task Force Bill a Step Forward in Protecting Public Health and Reducing Pollution
Jul 21, 2020
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D – Chateaugay Lake) announced that a bill he introduced – the Randy Preston Road Salt Reduction Act – to better protect the health of North Country families and safeguard Adirondack waterways and sources has passed...
Assemblyman Jones: New SLA Guidance Punishes Responsible North Country Businesses
Jul 17, 2020
“The new State Liquor Authority guidelines released yesterday that put further restrictions on bars and restaurants point to exactly why a more regional approach for a COVID-19 response is needed. Responsible businesses across the North Country are...
Assemblyman Billy Jones Is Appointed Co-chair of CSG East's Canada–U.S. Relations Committee
Jul 17, 2020
New York State Assemblyman Billy Jones of Plattsburgh, representing Assembly District 115, has been appointed to serve as co-chair of The Council of State Governments’ Eastern Regional Conference’s (CSG East) Canada–U.S. Relations Committee...
Assemblyman Jones: Listen to School Administrators, Teachers, and Faculty When Considering Reopening Schools
Jul 14, 2020
“With the recent guidance for reopening schools released by New York State, over the last few days I have heard from many school administrators, teachers, faculty and parents from our local school districts. While it is great to see guidance available...
