Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) today joined organizers of the Battle of Plattsburgh Commemoration event to call on the Governor to take action so that reenactors can continue to use antique rifles at historic reenactments. Due to the recent...

“New Yorkers – not just farmers – will feel the ramifications of the Wage Board’s decision to lower the overtime threshold for farmworkers from 60 to 40 hours. Considering the current supply chain issues, the cost of fuel, and inflation, this...

“Today I joined Correctional Officer across the North Country at Clinton Correction Facility to call for the full repeal of HALT. Correctional facilities across New York State continue to see a substantial increase in violent attacks since the implementation...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across the state shut down in efforts to stop the spread which led to an unprecedented number of unemployment insurance claims. New York paid $1.2 billion towards the Unemployment Trust Fund (UTF) in May but still...

The New York State Homes and Community Renewal office announced yesterday the awardees of state funding that includes 16 housing development projects across the state. The Saranac Lofts, a 70-unit apartment complex for artists and mixed-income renters,...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently visited the Chateaugay Memorial Library and Chateaugay Historical Society after securing both organizations funding for equipment and community outreach. “Local historical associations and libraries...

“The concealed carry legislation that was passed yesterday was highly flawed and is harmful to many legal gun owners who reside in the Adirondacks and North Country. It’s deeply concerning that simply possessing a gun in the Adirondack Park is now...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) is inviting North Country children to take part in his annual Summer Reading Challenge, which is held in partnership with New York State Libraries. This year's theme is “Oceans of Possibilities,” celebrating...

“Everyone is hurting from the rising gas prices. Hardworking North Country residents cannot afford to fill their gas tanks while businesses and farmers are struggling to pay for the fuel to run their businesses. This will have even more impact on our...

“Today, I was honored to join my colleagues in the New York State Assembly in electing Dr. Roger P. Catania to the New York State Board of Regents as the Judicial District 4 representative. I was pleased to continue our discussions about ensuring a...

The State Assembly yesterday passed legislation (A9864b/S9319) sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) that would create a commission on hosting the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid with another state municipality. After millions of dollars...

The State Assembly yesterday passed a bill (A8445a/S7504a) sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) to rename the bridges located on Interstate 87 over the Saranac River after Trooper Brian S. Falb. Trooper Falb died of cancer due to injuries...

Altona, NY – Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined with members of the North Country’s volunteer fire service to celebrate the inclusion of the “Fair Play Ambulance Cost Recovery Act” (A.534-A) in the NY State budget. The legislation...

“The flight from Plattsburgh to Philadelphia will be a good replacement for the flight to Washington, D.C. that was cancelled last year. Now North Country travelers will have access to an airport that can connect them to almost anywhere. This flight...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced he helped pass a 2022-23 state budget that invests in several crucial public sectors to provide economic relief for North Country residents including funding for agriculture, education, infrastructure...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that he secured $500,000 for the town of Franklin to help with expenses relating to the rebuild of the town highway garage after it was destroyed by a fire in December 2019. Jones announced the funding...

Yesterday the state legislature passed the Fair Play Ambulance Recovery Act (A534B) as part of the state budget, a bill sponsored by Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) that would allow fire departments to recover costs of providing ambulance services. This...

“The uptick in violence at local correctional facilities is frankly unacceptable and the state must do more to protect the North Country residents who work at these facilities. I worked for twenty years in corrections which is why I was concerned that...

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation officially launched the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry to showcase the state’s business that have been in operation for at least 50 years and have contributed...

Assemblyman Billy Jones attended a press conference today at the Million Dollar Staircase in Albany hosted by Upstate United to call for unemployment insurance tax rate to be lowered to help small businesses recover. Upstate United is an advocacy group...