Assemblyman Jones Seeks North Country Stories About COVID-19 Efforts
Apr 30, 2020
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced he is seeking accounts of North Country residents helping the community recover from the novel coronavirus pandemic. Jones plans to share stories submitted from residents on social media to show how the...
Assemblyman Jones: Action Needed to Bridge Gap Between Farms and Food Shortage in Stores and Food Banks
Apr 27, 2020
Several weeks ago I called on the federal government to address the significant toll this pandemic has had on our dairy farms. As schools, restaurants and other food service businesses that normally make up large portions of a dairy farmers business...
Assemblyman Jones Calls on FCC to Reject Charter Petition to Reduce Rural Broadband Funding
Apr 21, 2020
Far too many North Country communities are still without a reliable internet connection despite the need for this critical service, especially during our current situation. Charters petition to exclude its service areas from the Rural Digital...
Assemblyman Jones Participates in Teletown Hall with Participants from Senior Planet
Apr 15, 2020
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) participated in a teletown hall with dozens of seniors who utilize services from Senior Planet. The teletown hall was organized by Senior Planet to thank the Assemblyman for securing $200,000 in the 2020-21 state...
Assemblyman Jones: County and Local Leaders Should Advocate for Federal Funds
Apr 14, 2020
I have called upon our federal representatives to ensure that state and local governments in New York are the recipients of additional funding from any future stimulus package. New York State, and its residents, benefitted from previous stimulus...
Assemblyman Jones: New York Needs More Federal Funding During COVID-19 Crisis
Apr 13, 2020
Assemblyman Billy Jones(D-Plattsburgh) is asking the federal government for more federal aid in the event that a new stimulus bill is passed. As it stands, New York has more recorded cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus than any other state in the nation,...
Assemblyman Jones: Dairy Farmers in Need of Federal Relief During Economic Downturn
Apr 9, 2020
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has taken a significant toll on several of our states top industries, and dairy farms are no exception. As schools, restaurants and other food service businesses that normally make up large portions of a dairy...
Assemblyman Jones: Now is Not the Time for Raise Deferrals
Apr 9, 2020
Many state employees were informed yesterday that their contractual pay raise is being deferred, this includes corrections employees and other essential workers across the state. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, these brave men and...
Assemblyman Jones: State Budget is Not Ideal, But Looks Out for the Safety of North Country Families
Apr 2, 2020
This years budget process faced unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Now more than ever, the health and safety of North Country families is my top priority. Unfortunately, this budget includes unnecessary agenda items proposed...
Assemblyman Jones: We Must Get Supplies and Protective Equipment to North Country Healthcare and Correctional Facilities
Mar 27, 2020
In these unprecedented times, we are seeing the emergence of real-life heroes; healthcare workers, first responders, and law enforcement officials are consistently going to work each day, knowingly putting themselves at risk of contracting COVID-19...
Assemblyman Jones Reaches Out to Grocery Stores, Farmers to Maintain Food Supply
Mar 25, 2020
As we confront the coronavirus pandemic, families across the state have, understandably, been flocking to grocery stores to stock up on supplies. In times like these, its important to remember that the best thing we can do is remain calm and...
Assemblyman Jones: Reliable Internet Connectivity is Critical in the Fight Against Coronavirus
Mar 24, 2020
As we continue to battle this ongoing public health crisis, the need to expand and enhance internet connectivity in the North Country and across upstate New York has become even more important. Whether working from home, virtually learning or teaching,...
Assemblyman Jones: North Country Health Care and Trade Commerce Workers Must be Deemed Essential
Mar 18, 2020
Today, the federal administration announced that the border between the United States and Canada will be limited to essential travel only in order to help combat the spread of COVID-19. As the Honorary Co-Chair of the Quebec-New York Corridor Coalition,...
Assemblyman Jones' Bill Would Help Elderly New Yorkers Apply for EPIC Program
Feb 27, 2020
Technology has changed the way we communicate and go about our daily lives, making it easier than ever to connect with others and access information. More and more New Yorkers, of all ages, are reaping the benefits of this modern age, and its...
Assemblyman Jones Backs Bill to Help North Country Small Businesses Thrive
Feb 24, 2020
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced he is co-sponsoring a bill that would reduce the tax burden for small businesses and farms to help make New York more affordable for local entrepreneurs (A.6309). Small businesses and family farms...
Assemblyman Jones Accepting Nominations for 2020 Women of Distinction Awards
Feb 11, 2020
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced he is seeking nominations for his fourth annual Women of Distinction Awards. The ceremony, which honors and recognizes extraordinary local women, will take place on Saturday, April 25. Nominations must...
Assemblyman Jones Working toward a State Budget that Delivers for the North Country
Jan 21, 2020
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that he will fight for a state budget that addresses the needs and concerns of North Country families after listening to the governors budget address earlier today. The proposal includes critical...
Assemblyman Jones: Requiring Proper Seatbelts in Limousines Can Save Lives
Jan 14, 2020
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that he helped pass a bill requiring the installation of approved seatbelts in limousines operating in New York (A.9057). The legislation was written following a devastating accident in Schoharie County...
Assemblyman Jones: North Country Taxpayers Cant Afford to Pay a Greater Share of Medicaid Costs
Jan 9, 2020
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that he does not support potential plans to cut state spending on local governments growing Medicaid expenses. This comes after the governor delivered his State of the State address on Wednesday,...
Assemblyman Jones: State of the State Proposals Offer Potential, Hope for North Country Families
Jan 7, 2020
Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) is ready for another successful legislative year in the Assembly after listening to the governors State of the State address. The governors speech included several proposals that would improve the North...