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Assemblyman Billy Jones and Speaker Carl Heastie enjoy lunch at Clare and Carl’s in Plattsburgh.
Assemblyman Billy Jones toured the Bombardier Plant in Plattsburgh with Speaker Carl Heastie, showing him the construction of a R179 Subway Car.
Assemblyman Billy Jones presented a citation to Jamie Rivers on her retirement after 28 years of service to the Franklin County Legislature.
Assemblyman Billy Jones attended the Rouses Point Fire Department July 4th Annual Barbeque.
Assemblyman Billy Jones joined Nicholas Dubay at North Volume Media Studios to record an episode of the Mental Health Survival Guide Podcast in July 2019.
Assemblyman Billy Jones tours the highway garage in Town of Clinton as part of his infrastructure tour in July 2019.
Assemblyman Billy Jones meets with town leaders in Brighton to discuss infrastructure needs in August 2019.
Assemblyman Billy Jones talks to Piercefield Highway Superintendent as part of his infrastructure tour in September 2019.
Assemblyman Billy Jones’ office was “flocked” by North Country Cancer Fund during their first annual Summertime Flamingo Flocking in July 2019. The “flocking” helps raise funding to assists people with their medical related burdens, while undergoing cancer treatments.
Assemblyman Billy Jones toured the Franklin County Fair in August 2019. Here he is with Franklin County Dairy Princess Adyson Miller at the exhibit put on by the Franklin County Dairy Promotion Program.
Assemblyman Billy Jones gets his blood pressure checked at Seniorama, an event put on the North Country Chapter of the Statewide Senior-Action Council. This free event each year brings North Country Seniors together for free health services and programs.
Assemblyman Billy Jones toured the Wilson Raymond Field with Saranac Lake Mayor Clyde Rabideau to discuss improvements to the town’s recreational facilities as part of his 2019 Infrastructure Tour.
Assemblyman Billy Jones donates blood as part of his third annual North Country Blood Drive.
Assemblyman Billy Jones walked in the 2019 Labor Day Parade in Massena with some of the North Country's finest laborers.
Assemblyman Billy Jones has worked tirelessly to support the 29th Annual North Country Honor Flight, which brings World War II and Korean War Veterans to Washington D.C. for viewing memorials created in their honor.
Assemblyman Billy Jones was appointed to the Upstate Cellular Coverage Task Force in September 2019, which is working to fine solutions to cellular service gaps in upstate communities.
In May 2017, Assemblyman Jones attended the third annual quad county decentralization grants award ceremony. Each year, the Adirondack Lake Center for the Arts honors recipients in Clinton, Essex, Franklin and Hamilton counties for their outstanding efforts in the fine arts.
In May 2017, Assemblyman Jones was out supporting his brothers and sisters in blue at the NYSCOPBA rally. He continues to fight for our corrections officers to ensure they get respect and the resources they deserve to do their jobs safely.
In April 2017, Assemblyman Jones went to the Dannemora cemetery to help restore markers of our veterans.
In April 2017, Assemblyman Jones brought his daughter to work as part of National "Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day".
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In April 2017, Assemblyman Jones toured Norsk Titanium. During the tour, he learned a bit about how their advanced technology will bring jobs and economic growth to the North Country.
In April 2017, Assemblyman Jones hosted a "Breakfast with Billy" in Plattsburgh. He answered constituent questions about the state budget and discussed community concerns.
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In April 2017, Assemblyman Jones secured a $17,500 Byrne Grant for the Clinton County Sheriff's Office in partnership with the Champlain Valley Family Center, to assist in creating a counselor position to help address the opioid crisis.
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In April 2017, Assemblyman Jones honored local women in during the North Country Women of Distinction Ceremony.
In March 2017, Assemblyman Jones attended the Senior Citizen Council's Cabin Fever event at Butcher Block Plattsburgh.
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In March 2017, Assemblyman Jones learned more about the concerns of hunters, fishers and trappers in our state during the annual Sportsmen's Day in Albany.
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In March 2017, Assemblyman Jones attended the North Country Chamber of Commerce's 59th Annual St. Patrick's Day Breakfast.
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In March 2017, Assemblyman Jones toured the construction of the Institute for Advanced Manufacturing at Clinton Community College.
In March 2017, Assemblyman Jones met with local highway workers to learn more about their concerns with funding for local roads. The state budget includes additional CHIPS funding to assist local highway departments.
In March 2017, Assemblyman Jones met with local Farm Bureau members to learn about agricultural issues in the North Country. The state budget restores many important programs that provide vital support for local farms.
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Helping Volunteer Fire Departments
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Delegation from the Consulate of Canada in New York Visits the Assembly
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Farming Advocates Testify at Public Hearing on Assisting Small & Medium Sized Farms and Related Small Businesses
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Future Farmers of America (FFA) Week in NY
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Jones Questions Commissioner Ball
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Assemblymember Jones Introduces The Plattsburgh State Women's Hockey Team
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Jones Fights for Broadband
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Jones Fights for Dairy Farmers
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Jones Asks About State's Effort to Help Struggling Dairies and Local Food Banks
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Jones Talks with the Maple Association About Their Work to Grow Maple Industry
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Jones Introduces Members of Bricklayers Local No. 2
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Ensuring Safety At Our Prisions
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Jones Introduces the Recovery and Jobs Act
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caption: 'December 6, 2017<br />"I realize how important EISEP (Expanded In-home Services for the Elderly) is and New York Connects, two programs that I have seen work in my home county where I'm from, we made just a little bit more of an investment in EISEP and the return on that investment was unbelievable in keeping people in their homes and age in place…are there any other innovative ideas or partnerships that we should be looking at or is it just simply a matter of keeping these programs more viable with more funding," asked Assemblyman Billy Jones of Bobbie Sackman, Member-Leader for Jews for Racial and Economic Justice, the NY Caring Majority, during the public hearing held by the Assembly Standing Committee on Aging to explore the ways in which community-based non-medical services and programs provide cost-effective supports to seniors living in their homes and neighborhoods and look at new approaches to delivering these services. <a href=\"http://nyassembly.gov/write/upload/publichearing/20171122c.pdf\">PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE</a><br /> ',
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caption: 'November 28, 2017<br />"I do have producers in my area that the forest tent caterpillars is effecting their trees right now, I was actually going to ask you, have you heard of any parts of the state that that is a problem right now and do you know specifically what we have to do to alleviate this problem " asked Assemblyman Jones, Chair of the Subcommittee on Agriculture Economic Development and Farmland Protection of Anthony VanGlad, Board President of New York State Maple Producers Association during the public hearing to review the impact and implementation of the State Budget for agriculture.<br />Â ',
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Forest Tent Caterpillars
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caption: 'October 30, 2017<br />"Right now, the system is, an individual that's on Medicaid that's incarcerated, they lose their Medicaid until they're released. Are we advocating for Medicaid throughout their incarceration period in county jails?" asked Assemblyman Billy Jones, questioning Steven Acquario, Executive Director of the NYS Assoc. of Counties, at the public hearing held by Assembly Committees on Health and Corrections to examine health care issues in state and local correctional facilities. <a href=\"http://nyassembly.gov/write/upload/publichearing/20170913.pdf\">PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE</a><br />Â ',
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Healthcare at NY Correctional Facilities
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Safe Staffing at NY Correctional Facilities
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caption: 'June 20, 2017<br />"Jay and his family are here to represent the families who struggle with Pallister-Killian Syndrome. As we will be passing a resolution acknowledging Dec. 4 as Pallister-Killian Syndrome Day, around 300 known individuals are afflicted with this syndrome, and advancing diagnostic practices are providing more accurate identifications to ensure those with this syndrome receive proper care," Assemblyman Billy Jones said while introducing Jay Wood and his family in the Assembly Chamber.<br />Â ',
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caption: 'February 7, 2017<br />"Those here today in Assembly Chamber represent the 550 members of the Older Adults Technology Services Senior Planet Exploration Center in Plattsburgh. Since its opening in November, 2015, OATS has hosted five- and 10-week digital technology courses, and all of Senior Planet's courses and events are free," said Assemblyman Billy Jones who represents the 115th Assembly District, which includes the City of Plattsburgh.<br />Â ',
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Pension Forfeiture Bill
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Welcome to the Assembly
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caption: 'January 9, 2017<br />Assemblymember Billy Jones, who represents the 115th Assembly District, introduces his family in the New York State Assembly Chamber: "I have my brother-in-law and sisters and several people who are there. Wouldn't have done or been the man that I am today, or been in this seat, certainly not without the support of them. I Â just wanted to thank them and acknowledge them. They came here from way up north, in the North Country. My lovely daughter, Ella Liberty, is over there. So thank you, Mr. Speaker, and welcome them to the people's house."<br />Â ',
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Jones Family Introduction