Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) co-sponsored and helped pass legislation that would provide additional economic relief to small businesses and not-for-profit organizations that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by allowing industrial...

“After much confusion and frustration, the Governor announced today that the North Country region is cleared for the Phase II regional reopening. While it is still unclear why there was a delay and lack of communication, business owners can finally...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that, in recognition of Older Americans Appreciation Month, he is continuing to advocate for older New Yorkers and working hard to help ensure they can access the resources they need during this difficult...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) has announced that he supports reopening churches beyond the 10-person limitation with strict social distancing guidelines. “Places of worship are often designed for large capacities, and therefore can...

“For weeks, I, along with local officials, have been voicing concerns about testing capacity as the Governor’s directive called for increased testing as a requirement to regionally reopen, including the testing mandates for nursing homes. Now...

“The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed life as we know it. It has made life more difficult for everyone, and small businesses have been hit especially hard. Many have had to shut their doors or drastically reduce or modify operations, placing...

“Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, New York State has taken extensive measures to reduce the spread of the disease and protect vulnerable residents. I, along with my North Country colleagues, have consistently advocated...

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has caused the shutdown of thousands of businesses across the United States and millions of Americans are out of work. In New York State, over 1.6 million residents have filed for unemployment and...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced he is seeking accounts of North Country residents helping the community recover from the novel coronavirus pandemic. Jones plans to share stories submitted from residents on social media to show how the...

“Several weeks ago I called on the federal government to address the significant toll this pandemic has had on our dairy farms. As schools, restaurants and other food service businesses that normally make up large portions of a dairy farmers business...

“Far too many North Country communities are still without a reliable internet connection despite the need for this critical service, especially during our current situation. Charter’s petition to exclude its service areas from the Rural Digital...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) participated in a teletown hall with dozens of seniors who utilize services from Senior Planet. The teletown hall was organized by Senior Planet to thank the Assemblyman for securing $200,000 in the 2020-21 state...

“I have called upon our federal representatives to ensure that state and local governments in New York are the recipients of additional funding from any future stimulus package. New York State, and its residents, benefitted from previous stimulus...

Assemblyman Billy Jones(D-Plattsburgh) is asking the federal government for more federal aid in the event that a new stimulus bill is passed. As it stands, New York has more recorded cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus than any other state in the nation,...

“The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has taken a significant toll on several of our state’s top industries, and dairy farms are no exception. As schools, restaurants and other food service businesses that normally make up large portions of a dairy...

“Many state employees were informed yesterday that their contractual pay raise is being deferred, this includes corrections employees and other essential workers across the state. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, these brave men and...

“This year’s budget process faced unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Now more than ever, the health and safety of North Country families is my top priority. Unfortunately, this budget includes unnecessary agenda items proposed...

“In these unprecedented times, we are seeing the emergence of real-life heroes; healthcare workers, first responders, and law enforcement officials are consistently going to work each day, knowingly putting themselves at risk of contracting COVID-19...

“As we confront the coronavirus pandemic, families across the state have, understandably, been flocking to grocery stores to stock up on supplies. In times like these, it’s important to remember that the best thing we can do is remain calm and...

“As we continue to battle this ongoing public health crisis, the need to expand and enhance internet connectivity in the North Country and across upstate New York has become even more important. Whether working from home, virtually learning or teaching,...