“After 16 months with the United States-Canada border closed, I am pleased that there is finally light at the end of the tunnel with the most recent announcement from Prime Minister Trudeau indicating that the border could reopen as early as August...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently announced that a bill he sponsored to extend a state law authorizing the operation of personal watercraft without a boating safety certificate was signed into law (Ch. 169 of 2021). The law was set...

“This morning, the Governor signed legislation that requires opioid settlement money to be used by the New York State Office of Addiction Services (OASAS) to address the opioid epidemic. This epidemic has impacted every person in the North Country in...

“The United States-Canada border has been closed for almost 16 months with very little action toward reopening on either side. The Canadian government announced recently that they would lift the quarantining requirement for those who are vaccinated...

“The new contract between Broome County Department of Transportation and Nova Bus for 6 electric buses is reflective of how hard our region has worked to develop the North Country into a manufacturing and transportation hub since the Plattsburgh Air...

“With the infection rates continuing to decline and the vaccination rate continuing to rise, it is past time for the state of emergency to end. With less than five positive COVID-19 cases in my district, it is apparent that we are ready to end the state...

“The recent announcement that those who are already permitted to cross the United States-Canada border no longer have to quarantine if they are vaccinated is a step in the right direction but it simply is not enough change to make a significant difference...

“The announcement earlier today that the U.S.-Canada border will remain closed through at least July 21 is beyond frustrating. It is unconscionable that there continues to be no plan forward from the federal governments to reopen the border. This continues...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced he’s inviting North Country children to participate in his annual Summer Reading Challenge, which is held in partnership with New York State Libraries. This year’s theme is “Tails and Tales”...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that legislation he sponsored to extend a 2012 law granting the State Liquor Authority (SLA) chairman exclusive executive authority over the department has been signed into law (A.7435).  “The State...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that a bill he authored to help stop the spread of invasive aquatic species in the Adirondacks has passed the Assembly (A.7735-A). Earlier this week the measure also passed the New York State Senate,...

“The United States-Canada border has been closed for over a year now despite my efforts with local officials and business leaders to reopen the border safely. The most recent news that the Canadian Government is actively considering interim reopening...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that a bill he sponsored to amend the state agriculture and market law to ease restrictions on imports and permit requirements for dairy farmers has passed the Assembly (A.7481). “This bill will...

“The COVID-19 pandemic has made it painfully clear that access to high-speed is not a luxury in 2021. Residents rely on these services for telework, remote learning, searching for jobs and so much more, and it’s critical that we finally address the...

The recent New York State guidelines for child care programs and summer camps have put an undue burden on child care providers without even consulting them. Since the beginning of the pandemic, children 2 and over in child care settings were not required...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D- Chateaugay Lake) joined local business leaders and families impacted by the United States-Canada for a press conference at the North Country Chamber of Commerce to call on the federal government and New York State to start...

On Friday May 7, Assemblyman Billy Jones (D- Chateaugay Lake) visited Tupper Lake to get an update of the new economic developments happening in the village since his last visit. Mayor Paul Maroun scheduled a tour for the assemblyman to see the newly...

“I’m excited to hear that 2CRSi, a manufacturer of high-performance, energy-efficient computer servers, has selected Rouses Point in Clinton County as the location for their U.S. campus and a green datacenter. The tech campus will provide customers...

This past February, New York along with 46 other states, Washington, D.C. and five U.S. territories were awarded a $573 million settlement after the federal government and states sued OxyContin producer Purdue Pharma for personal and societal costs that...

“This past year has been incredibly difficult for all of us. Many families lost their source of income and small businesses struggled to stay afloat. Since the start of the pandemic, I’ve been committed to helping our communities forge a path forward,...