“With a new year comes a renewed commitment to the families and businesses here in the North Country. We’re off to a good start. The governor announced his legislative priorities during his State of the State address today, and I’m looking forward...

“At a time when the federal administration is making devastating cuts to health care, it’s disheartening that Gov. Cuomo vetoed critical legislation I co-sponsored to create an enhanced safety-net hospital program (A.7763). The measure would have...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that the North Country will receive $64.9 million through awards provided by the North Country Regional Economic Development Council (REDC). “This state funding will help us continue moving forward...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation he authored to statutorily establish the state Department of Health rural health council was signed into law (Ch. 419 of 2017). The council advises the state health commissioner on the...

“Across the state, over 3 million New Yorkers recognized the importance of this year’s ballot and voted on Election Day.1 They shaped New York’s future by denouncing corruption and avoiding an expensive constitutional convention – just by performing...

“Yesterday afternoon, the cowardly actions of one man claimed the lives of eight innocent individuals and injured over a dozen more in New York City. On behalf of the 115th Assembly District, I would like to extend our prayers and condolences to the...

On November 8, 2016 roughly 60 percent of voting age Americans made their way to local town halls, churches, fire departments, schools etc. to cast their ballot in the General Election. Voters made their picks for President of the United States, Federal...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced several stops on his Volunteer Firehouse Tour this week. On Thursday, Jones met with local volunteer firefighters and emergency service workers to show his gratitude for their work in the community. “Our...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced he will be spending time with local volunteer firefighters this week. Earlier this morning at 10 a.m. the Assemblyman kicked off his Volunteer Fire House Tour at District 3 Fire Department, by meeting with...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation he co-sponsored to expand cancer disability benefits for volunteer firefighters was signed into law, affirming the state’s commitment to those who selflessly serve our communities (Ch....

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced a strong showing of local high school students, parents and other members of the community at a recent event that focused on college affordability. Thursday evening, roughly 75 people gathered in the Stafford...

In honor of September being National Recovery Awareness Month, I recently spent a day meeting with people and organizations dedicated to helping those affected by the opioid crisis. I was honored to spend time with local advocates, health care professionals...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation he co-prime sponsored to establish an enhanced safety-net hospital program to ensure these hospitals can continue to serve the community passed the Assembly A.7763. “Safety-net hospitals...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation he co-sponsored to ensure that families of correction officers who die in the line of duty receive the benefits they deserve passed the Assembly A.5133-A. “As a former correction officer,...

Senator Betty Little (R-Queensbury) and Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced Assembly and Senate passage of joint legislation they authored to make it easier for kids to protect themselves from insect bites when they’re away at camp A.8420/S.6710-A....

“I was proud to stand with my colleagues as a sponsor of the New York State Volunteer Firefighter Enhanced Cancer Disability Benefits Act A.711-B. Today we affirmed our commitment to them by passing this critical legislation. Volunteer firefighters...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced the passage of a resolution he introduced that proclaims December 4th, 2017 as Pallister-Killian Syndrome (PKS) Day in the State of New York. K.666 “Whenever we have the opportunity to inform and educate...

“Gordie Little was a North Country legend, whose neighborly spirit embodied the strong sense of community we value here. Folks across the North Country appreciated his love and enthusiasm for our area, waking up every morning for years to his news and...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that a bill he authored to establish a Rural Health Council within the state Department of Health has passed the Assembly A.7203. “Rural communities experience unique difficulties and...

This year, I was proud to stand with my colleges in ensuring that ride-sharing companies have the ability to operate statewide. With these new measures, companies can start offering rides throughout the state beginning on July 9th. This is one that residents...