“Today the Governor announced that our region is on track to move into Phase IV. What still remains unclear is guidance for hundreds of businesses who have long standing practices of disinfecting such as fitness centers, malls, movie theatres or...

“While I am encouraged that many regions, including the North Country have been able to reopen with restrictions, this phased reopening left a large gap between previous guidance and what is projected to be covered under Phase IV. “It seems...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that he has presented a proclamation to the Chateaugay Boys’ Basketball team in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments. He also presented senior Jonah McDonald with a proclamation for...

“Today, the federal administration announced that they are extending the travel restrictions between the United States and Canada. It has been 87 excruciating days since the border restrictions have been put in place and as the Honorary Co-Chair...

“As we continue the phased reopening of the state, it seems only fair that we look to find safe ways to allow individuals the opportunity to visit with their family members, face-to-face, in our hospitals and our nursing homes. Hospitals and nursing...

Senator Betty Little (R-Queensbury) and Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced the bill that they sponsored to designate the St. Regis River as an inland waterway was passed in both houses of the state Legislature (S.6715/A.8827). They...

“The Governor announced today that the North Country region is cleared for the Phase III regional reopening. This includes limited indoor restaurant seating as well as personal care services such as appearance enhancement practitioners, massage therapy,...

“Today the Executive issued guidance regarding graduation ceremonies. Graduation is a once in a lifetime experience that our graduating seniors have been robbed of, due to the public health crisis. I share in their disappointment and my heart goes...

“The death of George Floyd was the result of a truly heinous act. As a former member of law enforcement, it is acts like these that remind us that there are bad people in every profession, and those involved in this tragedy should be prosecuted to...

“Since the beginning of this public health crisis, our students and their families have shouldered many burdens with respect to their education. With that said, our graduating seniors have truly been robbed of a once in a lifetime experience, and...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) worked to pass a bill which he co-sponsored that would provide tax relief to both North Country schools and taxpayers (A.10189). The bill helps ensure that schools which have closed due to COVID-19 without the presence...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that he co-sponsored and helped pass a bill that will provide a death benefit to the beneficiaries of any public employee who contracted and died of the COVID-19 virus. The benefit would function as...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) co-sponsored and helped pass legislation that would provide additional economic relief to small businesses and not-for-profit organizations that have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by allowing industrial...

“After much confusion and frustration, the Governor announced today that the North Country region is cleared for the Phase II regional reopening. While it is still unclear why there was a delay and lack of communication, business owners can finally...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that, in recognition of Older Americans Appreciation Month, he is continuing to advocate for older New Yorkers and working hard to help ensure they can access the resources they need during this difficult...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) has announced that he supports reopening churches beyond the 10-person limitation with strict social distancing guidelines. “Places of worship are often designed for large capacities, and therefore can...

“For weeks, I, along with local officials, have been voicing concerns about testing capacity as the Governor’s directive called for increased testing as a requirement to regionally reopen, including the testing mandates for nursing homes. Now...

“The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically changed life as we know it. It has made life more difficult for everyone, and small businesses have been hit especially hard. Many have had to shut their doors or drastically reduce or modify operations, placing...

“Since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, New York State has taken extensive measures to reduce the spread of the disease and protect vulnerable residents. I, along with my North Country colleagues, have consistently advocated...

The outbreak of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) has caused the shutdown of thousands of businesses across the United States and millions of Americans are out of work. In New York State, over 1.6 million residents have filed for unemployment and...