Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) was joined by local legislators, veterans and supporters to celebrate and honor the Salmon River/Fort Covington American Legion Post 1418 on the national organization’s 100th anniversary. “American Legion...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that the North Country will receive $67.9 million through awards provided by the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC). “This is a tremendous economic opportunity for the region, as these projects...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that legislation he authored to create a standard procedure for removing unruly visitors from campgrounds has been signed into law (Ch. 654 of 2019). “Camping is a fun outdoors activity that the entire...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that legislation he authored to ensure schools continue to receive state aid after they are forced to close due to state or local emergencies has been signed into law (Ch. 605 of 2019). “Schools...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) and Senator Betty Little (R-Queensbury) announced that they introduced legislation to tackle road salt pollution in the Adirondacks by establishing the Adirondack Road Salt Reduction Task Force and conducting a...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) was joined by Assemblyman William Magnarelli on Monday, Oct. 28, for a tour of Bombardier Transportation and Nova Bus to learn more about Plattsburgh’s transportation manufacturing industry. “For many...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that Saturday, Oct. 26, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day and is encouraging North Country residents to participate to protect the environment and keep them out of the wrong hands. “A...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) co-hosted the Plattsburgh Small Business Roundtable today alongside Assemblyman Al Stirpe, chair of the Assembly’s Small Business Committee. Jones heard directly from small businesses in the North Country about...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) was joined by leaders of the Champlain Valley Family Center (CVFC) in Plattsburgh to discuss the $50,000 he secured to help fund its substance use recovery programs (E.634). This funding is intended to assist CVFC...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) hosted a tree stand safety demonstration and discussion with Scott Thurber, a state-licensed guide from Irish Raider Outfitters, and Bob Brown, Franklin County Fish & Game Club on Thursday, Sept. 26, in honor of...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) held a press conference to discuss the Recovery Tax Credit program, which he fought for in the 2019-20 state budget and was recently made available to businesses by the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services....

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) recently participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new fence installed at William Morris Park in Saranac Lake. Jones secured a $10,000 grant to fund the construction. “Having grown up in the North...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that he has been appointed to the new Upstate Cellular Coverage Task Force, which will identify solutions to cellular service gaps in upstate communities. The task force, consisting of industry experts,...

“The cost of living in New York is already too high and North Country families are struggling to make ends meet. But instead of looking for ways to make life more affordable, the state Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) wants to force drivers who...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced he will be hosting blood drives in Plattsburgh and Saranac Lake this week and an additional drive in Malone in October. Jones’ drives will help supplement local hospitals, which typically experience...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that the New York State Department of Education has released construction funding secured in the 2018-19 state budget for North Country libraries. The funding will allow several local libraries to make...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation he helped pass to allow victims of sexual offenses, stalking and human trafficking to shield their addresses from their abusers has been signed into law (Ch. 141 of 2019). “New Yorkers...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) approved $22.6 million to fund a 20-megawatt battery storage demonstration facility in Chateaugay. “The New York Power Authority's project will not only put...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) recently completed the fourth day of his highway infrastructure tour, making stops in the towns of Bangor, Duane and Malone in Franklin County. “Maintaining our roads and bridges is critical to ensure our...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) completed the third day of his infrastructure tour today, making stops in northern Clinton County with town officials from Champlain, Chazy and Mooers. “This is one of the most important parts of my job –...