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From the office of Assemblyman D. Billy Jones Assemblyman D. Billy Jones will host the 6th Annual Santa Sprint 5K on Saturday November 30, 2019 with a race start time at 9am. Pre-registration is $20 and can be done online at www.adirondackcoastevents.com. Same day registration will be held from 7:30am until 8:30am. Race start and […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones 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 lot of us have various medications left over from illnesses or […]

From the office of State Santor Betty Little State Senator Betty Little is urging voters to take advantage of the first-ever opportunity in New York State to vote early ahead of this November’s general election. Beginning Saturday, October 26, voters will have the opportunity to cast their votes for candidates running for election on the November […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones 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 the challenges they face and ways the state can better help them thrive. “Small businesses […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones “As a dad and a former dairy farmer myself, I can tell you there are few children who don’t love a delicious serving of chocolate milk. The slogan, ‘Milk Has More’ often seen painted on barns, reminds us that this delicious, locally produced beverage has key nutrients for […]

Source: GOP: Absolve clerks who give red light to ‘Green Light’ law | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

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 a shortage of blood donations during the summer months. “Tragedy can strike at any time, which is why it’s […]

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Plattsburgh) announced that legislation he introduced and helped pass to rename the Au Sable Forks Bridge in honor of the late Steve Godlewski, a pillar of the Black Brook community, has been signed into law (S.2027/A.888). “Steve Godlewski was a larger-than-life figure who touched so many lives here in the North Country,” […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones 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 significant renovations to better serve their communities. “Public libraries not only provide […]

From the office of Assemblyman Bill Jones 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 who have been sexually abused or forced into human trafficking […]

Source: How prisons became the North Country’s normal | NCPR News

From the office of Assemblyman Bill Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation he co-sponsored will activate the infrastructure land bank created for the Adirondack and Catskill parks by a recent constitutional amendment (A.8136). When fully implemented, municipalities will be allowed to apply to NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for easements on forest […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) began his highway infrastructure tour today to learn more about the North Country’s infrastructure needs and help keep drivers safe. “Investing in infrastructure doesn’t just mean repairing old roads and building new bridges,” Jones said. “It’s an investment in our local economy and, most […]

Source: Democrats in Albany rethink using NY’s prison system as an economic engine | NCPR News

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Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation restoring Extreme Winter Weather Recovery Funding passed the Assembly (A.8434). “I have consistently remained committed to allocating resources towards strengthening our infrastructure,” said Jones. “This year was no exception as we added $65 million dollars to the Extreme Winter Weather Recovery Program funding, which our North Country towns […]

Source: Senate identifies ‘pork’ projects for members – Capitol Confidential

Source: New York lawmakers abandon solitary confinement reforms, scrap automatic voter registration as they barrel to end of legislative session – New York Daily News

From the office of State Senator Betty Little A bill to provide legal clarity for the removal of disruptive campground guests received final legislative approval in the State Senate on Wednesday, June 19. The bill has been sponsored by Senator Betty Little for numerous years at the request of the Campground Owners of New York […]

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that the Assembly passed legislation he authored to establish standard procedures for removing unruly campers at campgrounds (A.1569). “Campgrounds should be fun and welcoming spaces where people are able to get out in nature and explore,” Jones said. “But it’s important that visitors […]

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Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that he sponsored and helped pass a bill to rename the Au Sable Forks Bridge in honor of the late Steve Godlewski (A.888). Godlewski was the beloved owner of Feeks Pharmacy and previously served as Black Brook town supervisor and councilperson. “The folks of Au Sable Forks loved Feeks Pharmacy […]

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