Assemblyman Jones’ Bill Extending Access to Tourist Boating Signed into Law
Jul 1, 2021
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...
Assemblyman Jones: Proud to cosponsor Legislation That Allocates Opioid Settlement Money to OASAS
Jun 30, 2021
“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...
Assemblyman Jones: Enough is Enough — the Federal Government Must Take Unilateral Action to Reopen the Border
Jun 28, 2021
“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...
Assemblyman Jones: Nova Bus Contract Great for North Country Economy
Jun 23, 2021
“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...
Assemblyman Jones: Past Time for State of Emergency to End
Jun 23, 2021
“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...
Assemblyman Jones: The North Country Needs Unilateral Movement Toward Reopening the Border
Jun 21, 2021
“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...
