Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced he will be spending time with local volunteer firefighters this week. Earlier this morning at 10 a.m. the Assemblyman kicked off his Volunteer Fire House Tour at District 3 Fire Department, by meeting with...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation he co-sponsored to expand cancer disability benefits for volunteer firefighters was signed into law, affirming the state’s commitment to those who selflessly serve our communities (Ch....

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced a strong showing of local high school students, parents and other members of the community at a recent event that focused on college affordability. Thursday evening, roughly 75 people gathered in the Stafford...

In honor of September being National Recovery Awareness Month, I recently spent a day meeting with people and organizations dedicated to helping those affected by the opioid crisis. I was honored to spend time with local advocates, health care professionals...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation he co-prime sponsored to establish an enhanced safety-net hospital program to ensure these hospitals can continue to serve the community passed the Assembly A.7763. “Safety-net hospitals...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation he co-sponsored to ensure that families of correction officers who die in the line of duty receive the benefits they deserve passed the Assembly A.5133-A. “As a former correction officer,...

Senator Betty Little (R-Queensbury) and Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced Assembly and Senate passage of joint legislation they authored to make it easier for kids to protect themselves from insect bites when they’re away at camp A.8420/S.6710-A....

“I was proud to stand with my colleagues as a sponsor of the New York State Volunteer Firefighter Enhanced Cancer Disability Benefits Act A.711-B. Today we affirmed our commitment to them by passing this critical legislation. Volunteer firefighters...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced the passage of a resolution he introduced that proclaims December 4th, 2017 as Pallister-Killian Syndrome (PKS) Day in the State of New York. K.666 “Whenever we have the opportunity to inform and educate...

“Gordie Little was a North Country legend, whose neighborly spirit embodied the strong sense of community we value here. Folks across the North Country appreciated his love and enthusiasm for our area, waking up every morning for years to his news and...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that a bill he authored to establish a Rural Health Council within the state Department of Health has passed the Assembly A.7203. “Rural communities experience unique difficulties and...

This year, I was proud to stand with my colleges in ensuring that ride-sharing companies have the ability to operate statewide. With these new measures, companies can start offering rides throughout the state beginning on July 9th. This is one that residents...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced a bill he introduced that would increase awareness about a syndrome affecting children has passed the Assembly. The measure would add pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome (PANS) to the state’s...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced he will be hosting an informational town hall meeting to discuss the 2017-18 state budget with residents as well as address local concerns. The meeting will take place on Thursday, May 11, from 4–5 p.m....

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) has introduced legislation creating a tax credit for employers who assist workers paying off their higher education student loans (A.7491/S.7526). “Far too many recent graduates and young professionals are...

“People in the North Country don’t trust Albany and with good reason. For too long, we’ve seen politicians pay more attention to big money than to us. The North Country will not tolerate this behavior anymore. Albany must be accountable, transparent...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that the 2017-18 state budget he helped pass includes $17,500 in funding to create a substance use disorder counselor position at the Clinton County Jail in partnership with the Champlain Valley Family...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that the 2017-18 state budget invests in North Country schools, colleges and libraries. “The North Country is made up of small, tight-knit communities,” Jones said. “We rely on each other. The...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that he helped pass a $153.1 billion 2017-18 state budget that will improve North Country roads and bridges, invest in public education and close the skills gap to get people back to work. “We’re...