“The recent passage of the American Rescue Plan is good news for the North Country and I will do everything I can to be sure that this funding does not replace or supplement funding that the state has already promised to state and local governments,...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) and the North Country Chamber of Commerce announced that they are calling on the governor and the New York State Department of Health (DOH) to better prioritize employees of essential manufacturers in the vaccination...

“I have consistently been on record indicating my grave concern over the allegations against Governor Cuomo and have stated that if this impedes the ability to execute his responsibilities, then he should step aside,” said Assemblyman Billy Jones...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that he co-sponsored and helped pass legislation to address making provider data in nursing homes and healthcare facilities public (A.244) as well as reunite families separated during the ongoing pandemic...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that he voted for legislation to immediately repeal the expanded emergency powers that were granted to the governor at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic (A.5967).  “We’re not in the same place...

“The Governor continues to evade the legislature and his lack of transparency continues to be outraging. It is clear that vulnerable populations were at risk, but what is most alarming is that the Governor continues to keep the truth from the public...

“While the numbers still need to be finalized, I’m encouraged to see that local governments will receive critical relief funding in the federal American Rescue Act. Between steep declines in tax revenue and extensive pandemic expenses, North Country...

“First and foremost, my heart goes out to all the family members whose loved ones succumbed to COVID-19 while residing in nursing homes. Since the start of the public health crisis, I have stood with family members and nursing home residents, and advocated...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that he helped pass legislation to support small businesses by excluding unemployment charges due to COVID-19 from being used to calculate an employer’s experience rating (A.2001). “The necessary...

“President Biden’s executive order to initiate discussions between federal agencies and the Canadian government to reopen the border for personal travel is much-welcomed news. I have continually stated that we must find safe, commonsense solutions...

“Today, the governor outlined his future plans for New Yorkers in his State of the State address. From expanding access to telehealth services statewide to reforming our election system, I’m eager to build upon what was laid out today and fight to...

New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) announced the closure of the Clinton Annex today. This announcement comes following budget language that authorized the closure of correctional facilities operated by DOCCS with...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that two North Country students – James Molinski and Taylor Samburgh – are among a select group of New York nominees for the U.S. Presidential Scholars awards. Since it was established in 1964,...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that the Randy Preston Road Salt Reduction Act – a bill he authored to help safeguard the North Country’s drinking water and ensure safe passage for motorists – has been signed into law by the...

“The formation of a joint United States-Canada task force to determine and implement border reopening strategies is a much-needed and necessary step in the fight against COVID-19. Although international travel has undoubtedly changed, this task force...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) held a press conference today to discuss the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farmers to Families Food Boxes program and its failure to meet the needs of North Country families. Assemblyman Jones was...

Senator Betty Little (R-Queensbury) and Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that their bill designating the St. Regis River as an inland waterway to make communities along the river eligible for waterfront revitalization funding has...

“After weeks of advocating for the reopening of both bowling alleys and health and fitness centers, I was pleased to hear that Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today that bowling alleys will be allowed to reopen on Monday August 17 and that guidelines...

“My office continues to field dozens of phone calls and emails from concerned parents and educators regarding our regions readiness to reopen the schools. Our school districts are doing all they can to put plans in place to keep our children safe,...

“Once again bigotry has reared its ugly head, here in the North Country, and this time in a place that is supposed to protect the innocence of our children. The vandalism of the Cadyville playground graffitied with racial slurs is just another example...