This week, Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) traveled to Ottawa and Montréal for the New York-Canada Relations Task Force for a tour organized by the Office of the Consul-General of Canada. Jones is the chairperson of the Task Force which was...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) and Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) joined the community today to announce $3 million for the Franklin County Recreational Center, a new indoor sports facility in Malone. This new center will be a public-private...

“I am pleased to hear that Amtrak will be continuing services to Montreal so that local residents and visitors can enjoy this important service again. We are still waiting on the details for when they will re-open, with a tentative date set for September...

Today the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation released the long- awaited report by the Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force detailing their findings and recommendations for the upcoming winter. The task force is the result of...

“Between washed out roads and flooded homes, the rain events this summer have been absolutely devastating. I have been working tirelessly the last few weeks to make sure the North Country gets the state support we need, and I am glad that the state...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) today announced that three North Country libraries were awarded grants to help with construction projects: Plattsburgh Public Library, Saranac Lake Free Library, and Keene Valley Library. $341,902 was allocated...

“My heart goes out to the families and loved ones impacted by the recent closing of the SterRx facility in Plattsburgh,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake). “I am disappointed by this decision especially since the North Country has...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) will be collecting gently used sneakers for men sizes 8-13 at his district office in Plattsburgh as part of a community shoe drive for Ukrainian soldiers. Dmitry Feld, a Ukrainian native who lives in Lake Placid,...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) and his daughter, Ella, visited Bilow Farms, LLC in Malone this week, New York to check out their new state-of-the-art 100 cow rotating parlor which includes a viewing parlor for educational purposes and for...

During the graduation celebrations in May, Clinton Community College recognized Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) as their Education Champion in honor of his ongoing support for education. The ceremony was a fundraiser for a new scholarship...

“Nova Bus leaving Plattsburgh is devastating news for the North Country and my heart goes out to the 350+ employees who call Nova Bus home. Between the ancillary companies and the transportation manufacturing hub, there is truly no doubt that this will...

“The ribbon cutting today at Agri-Mark for their new cheese plant is a great day for Chateaugay and the North Country region. For over 100 years, North Country dairy farmers have been part of the Agri-Mark dairy cooperative right here in my hometown...

The New York State Assembly recently passed Constitutional amendments sponsored by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) during the recent Legislative Session that would impact the Adirondack and North Country region. One amendment- A2452/S5540-...

After decades-long negotiations, Franklin County has reached an agreement with New York State regarding Land Claim issues and the St. Regis Mohawk Reservation. The St. Regis Mohawk Tribe first filed a lawsuit in the 1980s against New York State regarding...

After passing the New York State Legislature, Governor Hochul signed a bill (A3076/S447) that allows nursing students to complete up to 30 percent of their training through simulation experience. This move will help recruit and train more healthcare workers...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently held his annual Women of Distinction awards ceremony. The 2023 reception honored local women for their dedication to the community and their outstanding accomplishments as North Country residents. “It...

Legislators and the Governor were able to reach an agreement on changes to bail reform and ultimately rejected the housing proposals in the Executive proposal. State legislators fought back against the proposals to raise taxes and were able to include...

“After pushing for policies and changes at the US-Canada border the past couple of years, it is good news that the United States has officially lifted the COVID-19 vaccine requirement for crossing the Canadian border,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones...

Recently, there were numerous false threats of violence at schools across New York, including at Plattsburgh High School. While law enforcement and school officials were quick to respond, it was a terrifying moment across the North Country for students,...

Due to ongoing state budget negotiations, Assemblyman Billy Jones’ Women of Distinction Awards ceremony has been rescheduled to Thursday May 11 at 6pm at the Stafford Auditorium at Clinton Community College. The event was originally scheduled for Thursday...