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Assemblyman Billy Jones: Thanks to Advocacy, Amtrak’s Adirondack Line will be back to Normal

“After pushing Amtrak to reconsider their decision to cut some of their services, they announced today that they will be restoring all services starting December 2nd so that the Adirondack Line will no longer face delays. This is great news for the...

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Reducing Border Hours Will be Detrimental

“I strongly oppose the recent decision on both sides of the border to reduce hours at numerous crossings in the North Country. This decision will be detrimental for many local residents who regularly use these crossings to visit loved ones as well as...

Assemblyman Billy Jones Announces Annual Toy Drive for Christmas Bureau

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Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) will be hosting a toy drive once again to benefit the Christmas Bureau. For the past 7 years, Jones has collected toys from the North Country community to make sure that every kid is able to open a present this...

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Reduced Border Hours Will Negatively Impact the North Country

“I am disappointed and dismayed by the recent decision from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and Canada Border Services Agency to reduce the hours at border crossings across the North Country. This will have a negative impact on families and businesses...

Assemblyman Billy Jones Recognized as HCP Legislator of the Year

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Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) was recognized as the New York State Association of Health Care Providers (HCP) Elected Official of the Year recently during their annual meeting at Bolton Landing. This distinction given to a local or State...

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Statement on Governor’s Letter to Amtrak

“It’s encouraging to see Governor Hochul push Amtrak to restore the Empire Service train and keep this issue at the forefront. This closure has a direct impact on the North Country because it will delay the Adirondack service between New York City...

Assemblyman Billy Jones Presents Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park with $125,000

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Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) presented members of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) PFC Robert A. LaFountain Chapter #179 and the City of Plattsburgh with a $125,000 check for improvements to the Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park, located...

Assemblyman Billy Jones on City & State’s 2024 Upstate Power 100 List

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Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently was named number 56 on City & State’s 2024 Upstate Power 100 list. This list is released annually highlighting leaders from across Upstate New York who are making a difference in their communities....

Assemblyman Billy Jones’ Statement on Prison Closures

“My thoughts go out to the hardworking employees and communities impacted by these closures. Obviously, there is a sense of relief from the people who are employed by correctional facilities and the communities that could have been impacted in my district,...

Assemblyman Billy Jones: CDC Must Delay Border Requirements for Dogs

“The new CDC requirements for dogs traveling across the Canadian border must be delayed. Folks have been bringing their dogs across the border without incident for decades and there is no need for such harsh restrictions. This will directly impact the...
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