Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) joined members of local tourism agencies and business owners to urge New York to renew funding for the Beekmantown Gateway Center, the first rest stop for southbound travelers on Interstate 87 located between...

Last week, Governor Hochul signed A1396/S3762 and A5854/S3566 into law right as the deadline was approaching after vetoing A7598/S6603 earlier in the week. These three bills were referred to as the Pharmacy Rescue Package because they will regulate Pharmacy...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that the Citizen Advocates’ Housing and Homelessness Assistance Program will receive $4.7 million in funding from New York State Homes and Community Renewal (NYSHCR) for the Harison Place Project...

Last year, the State Legislature approved $105 million in the State Budget for the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). This funding has been used to provide grants for artists and organizations across the state to help keep the arts thriving in...

During the 2021 legislative session, the New York State Legislature passed three bills called the Pharmacy Rescue Package (A1396/S3762, A5457/S3566, and A7598/S6603) to regulate Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). All three bills have overwhelming support...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that he will prioritize improving safety in the correctional system and increasing support for New York farmers during the upcoming 2022 legislative session.  “In addition to tackling statewide...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently announced that he will prioritize providing easier access to health care and broadband internet services, particularly in rural communities, during the upcoming 2022 legislative session. “New York’s...

“Once again the Canadian government is implementing a testing requirement which will impede the North Country’s recovery. I join North Country leaders and business leaders in opposing this short-sighted and counterproductive policy change. These restrictions...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that North Country student Samantha Hart is one of only 20 students from across the state to be nominated for a U.S. Presidential Scholars award. Since it was established in 1964, the U.S. Presidential...

Governor Hochul announced today that she approved the appointments for the Adirondack road salt reduction task force. This task force is a result of a bill introduced by Assemblyman Billy Jones (D- Chateaugay Lake) that was signed by the Governor early...

“The border just reopened in November, and it is troubling that there is already discussion about implementing new border restrictions to close it again. This is a slap in the face to everyone in the North Country. The North Country cannot afford another...

“I am proud to support many of the projects Governor Hochul announced will be receiving funding as part of the most recent round of REDC grants. This funding will go towards community enhancement and will help local towns, municipalities and nonprofits...

COVID-19 cases have increased dramatically across the North Country over the past few weeks with Franklin County reporting the highest number of daily new cases last week. Every county in the North Country is currently under a state of emergency due to...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that a bill he authored to help stop the spread of invasive aquatic species in the Adirondacks was signed by Governor Hochul today. “I am proud to have authored this bill that will help combat aquatic...

“First and foremost, my heart goes out to the families and loved ones of those who died in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today’s report confirms that former Governor Andrew Cuomo lacked transparency when reporting nursing home deaths,...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that his office will be collecting toys for families in need this holiday season as part of his annual toy drive. Jones is partnering with the Christmas Bureau, an all-volunteer organization that helps...

“For weeks I have been calling for the requirements for the land border crossing to be the same for both sides of the border, and the recent news that the Canadian government is expected to lift the COVID-19 testing requirements for Canadians who spend...

“Today is a big day in the North Country since it is the first time Canadians will be able to cross the land border since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and I want to welcome our northern neighbors back to the North Country. Unfortunately,...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently toured several local veteran organizations in Clinton and Franklin counties and hosted several roundtable discussions with North Country veterans. “Many brave New Yorkers have made incredible sacrifices...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) announced that a bill he sponsored and passed prohibiting double-bunked housing in correctional facilities has been signed into law (Ch. 570 of 2021). The legislation will help combat overcrowding in state prisons...