Volunteer fire departments across New York State are struggling to make ends meet and to recruit new members. For months, Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) has pushed for relief for these fire departments to make sure that they have the resources...

The New York State Assembly recently released the One-House Budget proposal.Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) secured funding for numerous North Country programs and pushed to include important education funding, as well as funding for economic...

“Since 2020, I have worked with local leaders and Amtrak officials to bring back service to the North Country and it is great news that the train will be returning on April 3. The community depends on this service and have waited patiently for Amtrak’s...

While the Executive Budget proposal includes important measures to help public education, it also includes an unprecedented amount of support for charter schools. This includes eliminating the regional cap on New York City charter schools and allowing...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that nominations for his 2023 Women of Distinction Awards are underway. The Women of Distinction Awards are held annually and honor local women who have had significant positive impacts on their community...

The New York State Assembly hosted its inaugural event for the newly formed Task Force on New York Canada Relations chaired by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) during the annual New York Canada Day in Albany. Members from across the state met...