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“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 improve water infrastructure, expand regional sports and recreational activities, increase tourism, and continue 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 invasive species in the Adirondack region and I want to thank Governor […]

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 the COVID-19 pandemic and is in desperate need of state resources to help […]

Source: Longtime Veteran Services director honored in Hall of Fame | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After nearly two decades of service with the United States Air Force, Steven Bowman’s military career then shifted to a lifetime legacy of advocacy that continues

Steve Bowman was honored with induction into the New York State Veterans Hall of Fame by NYS Senator Dan Stec, at the Clinton County Legislature’s December 8 session, 2021. Taped by Calvin Castine. Thank you, Calvin!!!!!! Click here to view video 

  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 to provide Christmas celebrations for low-income families in Clinton County. “Christmas is a time for […]

Stec pushes for ammendment to allow sale of former prison Source: Inside Camp Gabriels | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

Source: Testing requirements for short-term Canadian visitors to be lifted | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Local leaders are welcoming reports that Canada will soon change COVID-19 testing requirements for returning Canadian travelers-making it easier for short

By John T. Ryan Peru – Several area dairy farmers, orchardists, farm advocates gathered at Rulfs Orchard last Tuesday. They want Albany political leaders and the State Wage Board to know that reducing the farm workers overtime threshold would severely impact their livelihood. In 2019,  the NYS Legislature passed, and the governor signed the Farm […]

Source: Jones: ‘No veterans should feel like they’re alone’ | News | pressrepublican.com

Source: Farmers, farm workers argue against lowering overtime threshold | News | pressrepublican.com

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones   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 for our country, and they deserve all the support we can give them,” Assemblyman Jones […]

Source: Hochul admin. eyeing more prison closures | News | pressrepublican.com

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) held a press conference on Friday, Oct. 29, to highlight the commercial driver license (CDL) workforce shortage and discuss how it has impacted North Country businesses. Jones is pushing for the state government to develop solutions to help potential drivers obtain their CDL and showcasing local programs that help drivers […]

“Auditors found that ESD, with few exceptions, does not monitor whether its programs are meeting their goals. It also doesn’t work to identify successes or failures or apply successful strategies to other programs.” Source: DiNapoli audit criticizes Empire State Development for poor oversight of programs – syracuse.com

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) is reminding small business owners to take advantage of the COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program. He helped secure this program in the 2021-22 state budget to assist small businesses that were financially impacted by the pandemic. Jones also wants residents to […]

Senator Dan Stec today said landlords who were unable to participate in the New York State Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) may apply for assistance available through a new $125 million fund. The program is administered by the State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) and applications are now being accepted. “This is a […]

The broadband survey can be found at www.empirestatebroadband.com. Source: North Country residents urged to complete broadband survey | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | After months of calling for details of the Upstate Cellular Coverage Task Force probe, North Country lawmakers are now urging area residents to complete a state b

“It’s not often that voters get a shot at immediate results. But that’s exactly the opportunity New Yorkers will have this fall, as a proposal to amend the state constitution faces its final hurdle. The proposed “Green Amendment” would guarantee clean air and water as a legal right in New York. It passed the New […]

Source: Assemblyman Jones: Next steps for gypsy moth infestation | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | In the spring, forests across the North Country experienced an infestation of Lymantria dispar dispar commonly known as gypsy moth, causing a severe loss of foliage

Source: NYS Assembly considers limiting a pesticide linked to bee deaths | NCPR News

Source: Smaller cities like Plattsburgh the focus of new legislative cities committee | NCPR News

Source: New Arts Park Dedicated To Retired Senator Betty Little | WAMC

Source: Betty Little Arts Park opened with a splash | Sun Community News PLATTSBURGH | Former Sen. Betty Little served in the New York State Assembly for seven years before being elected as senator in November of 2002, where she served for 18 years.

Source: New York lawmakers vote to extend eviction moratorium, approve new cannabis leaders – syracuse.com