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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...

Assemblyman Billy Jones and North Country Firefighters Oppose Changes to OSHA’s Emergency Response Rule

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Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined Eric Day, Vice President of New York State Fire Coordinators Association, Scott Ewing, Past President of the New York State Association of Fire Chiefs, Robbie Demarse, Director of Franklin County Emergency...

Assemblyman Billy Jones Passes Important Local Historic Preservation Bill

“I was proud to pass important legislation (A2411) this year to help preserve local history in the Adirondacks and make sure we are able to keep telling these stories to future generations. This bill would allow historic buildings that are part of or...

Assemblyman Billy Jones: Tentative Agreement for Canadian Border Agents Good News for the North Country

“I am pleased that the Canadian government has made a tentative agreement with the union representing workers at the border. When they failed to reach an agreement in 2021, it wreaked havoc on our borders for commercial traffic. It is great news that...

Captain Christopher J. Garrow Memorial Bridge Bill Passes State Legislature

A bill to name the Carpenter’s Flats Bridge across the Ausable River in the Towns of Ausable and Peru in honor of Captain Christopher J. Garrow passed the state legislature yesterday. Captain Garrow was a 23-year veteran of the New York State Police...
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