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...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced he is seeking accounts of North Country residents helping the community recover from the novel coronavirus pandemic. Jones plans to share stories submitted from residents on social media to show how the...

“Several weeks ago I called on the federal government to address the significant toll this pandemic has had on our dairy farms. As schools, restaurants and other food service businesses that normally make up large portions of a dairy farmers business...

“Far too many North Country communities are still without a reliable internet connection despite the need for this critical service, especially during our current situation. Charter’s petition to exclude its service areas from the Rural Digital...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) participated in a teletown hall with dozens of seniors who utilize services from Senior Planet. The teletown hall was organized by Senior Planet to thank the Assemblyman for securing $200,000 in the 2020-21 state...

“I have called upon our federal representatives to ensure that state and local governments in New York are the recipients of additional funding from any future stimulus package. New York State, and its residents, benefitted from previous stimulus...

Assemblyman Billy Jones(D-Plattsburgh) is asking the federal government for more federal aid in the event that a new stimulus bill is passed. As it stands, New York has more recorded cases of the 2019 novel coronavirus than any other state in the nation,...

“The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has taken a significant toll on several of our state’s top industries, and dairy farms are no exception. As schools, restaurants and other food service businesses that normally make up large portions of a dairy...

“Many state employees were informed yesterday that their contractual pay raise is being deferred, this includes corrections employees and other essential workers across the state. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, these brave men and...

“This year’s budget process faced unprecedented challenges due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Now more than ever, the health and safety of North Country families is my top priority. Unfortunately, this budget includes unnecessary agenda items proposed...

“In these unprecedented times, we are seeing the emergence of real-life heroes; healthcare workers, first responders, and law enforcement officials are consistently going to work each day, knowingly putting themselves at risk of contracting COVID-19...

“As we confront the coronavirus pandemic, families across the state have, understandably, been flocking to grocery stores to stock up on supplies. In times like these, it’s important to remember that the best thing we can do is remain calm and...

“As we continue to battle this ongoing public health crisis, the need to expand and enhance internet connectivity in the North Country and across upstate New York has become even more important. Whether working from home, virtually learning or teaching,...

“Today, the federal administration announced that the border between the United States and Canada will be limited to essential travel only in order to help combat the spread of COVID-19. As the Honorary Co-Chair of the Quebec-New York Corridor Coalition,...

“Technology has changed the way we communicate and go about our daily lives, making it easier than ever to connect with others and access information. More and more New Yorkers, of all ages, are reaping the benefits of this modern age, and it’s...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced he is co-sponsoring a bill that would reduce the tax burden for small businesses and farms to help make New York more affordable for local entrepreneurs (A.6309). “Small businesses and family farms...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced he is seeking nominations for his fourth annual Women of Distinction Awards. The ceremony, which honors and recognizes extraordinary local women, will take place on Saturday, April 25. Nominations must...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that he will fight for a state budget that addresses the needs and concerns of North Country families after listening to the governor’s budget address earlier today. The proposal includes critical...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that he helped pass a bill requiring the installation of approved seatbelts in limousines operating in New York (A.9057). The legislation was written following a devastating accident in Schoharie County...

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that he does not support potential plans to cut state spending on local governments’ growing Medicaid expenses. This comes after the governor delivered his State of the State address on Wednesday,...