The Peru Gazette

From the Office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) congratulated the North Country on receiving  $64.8 million through awards provided by the North Country Regional Economic Development Council (REDC). “This state funding allows the North Country to attract new visitors and businesses helping our local economy to thrive,” said Jones. “The North Country […]

Source: Lawsuit aims to block legislators’ pay raises – Times Union

From the Office of Asemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) reaffirmed that addressing constituent issues and concerns will remain a top priority in 2019. “My job is to be the North Country’s voice in Albany,” Jones said. “I’ll always stick up for my neighbors and friends, and I’m committed to ensuring all of our […]

Source: New York lawmakers poised to be highest paid in country – Capitol Confidential

Source: New York boosts state legislator pay with stipends more than other states – NY Daily News

Assemblyman Jones: Honored and Privileged to Serve the North Country “I am humbled by the support I have received from voters across the North Country. It is truly a privilege to represent the hardworking men and women of the 115th Assembly District and I am honored to be given the opportunity to continue serving them. […]

Peru – 2,412 votes were cast not including 48 affadavits and unopened absentee ballots. Approximately 58% of Peru’s 4,295 registered voters cast ballots, up from 49% in the last non-presidential election year (2014). Town Council: Rick Barber – 1,210; Kregg Bruno – 1,150 Town Justice: Lawrence Cabana – 2,213 Town Clerk: Dianne Miller – 2,223 […]

Revitalized Airport Offers New Customs Facility and Air Cargo Receiving and Distribution Center, Easing Travel and Encouraging Business Growth  Photos of the New Airport Are Available Here Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the completion of a $42.9 million project to modernize the Plattsburgh International Airport. The upgraded facility will improve the passenger experience and better […]

Source: Potential state Senate power shift offers big implications for upstate – The Buffalo News

Source: How Sheldon Silver Manages to Brush Off Challenges, Including Prison – The New York Times

Legislation sponsored by Senator Betty Little and Assemblyman Billy Jones banning the construction of stand-alone mausoleums in New York State was signed into law yesterday by Governor Andrew Cuomo. The North Country lawmakers proposed the measure in the wake of the abandonment of Whispering Maples Memorial Gardens in the towns of Plattsburgh and Ellenburg.  Both […]

Source: Watertown Daily Times | Airport receives state funding through Sen. Ritchie for second air carrier

Betty Little may have competition. Source: Emily Martz turns sights on state Senate – Capitol Confidential

Source: Even for Albany, an Unusually Unproductive End to Session – The New York Times

Source: Get your Senate pork – Capitol Confidential

Source: Assembly takes its turn at the trough – Capitol Confidential

Source: Legislature creates commission to probe prosecutors – Times Union

From the office of NYS Senator Betty Little Measure seeks to prevent another Whispering Maples The State Senate today gave final legislative approval of legislation sponsored by Senator Betty Little that will ban the creation of new stand-alone mausoleums. Little last year secured $2 million in the State Budget for repairs that needed to be […]

From the office of NYS Senator Betty Little Legislation sponsored by Senator Betty Little that would create a state tax credit to encourage forestry stewardship and habitat conservation on private property passed the State Senate today. “Undeveloped privately owned forestlands have many benefits for wildlife and water quality,” said Little.  “Growing property tax burdens and […]

From the office of Assemblyman Bill Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that his legislation to place a moratorium on independent mausoleums and columbariums passed the Assembly (A.5784-B). “Mausoleums can be a beautiful way to lay a loved one to rest,” Jones said. “But we’ve seen too many standalone, independently operated mausoleums in the North […]

From the office of State Senator Betty Little  The State Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Senator Betty Little to help address a growing crisis of insufficient Emergency Medical Services (EMS) coverage in rural regions of New York. Little, like many of her upstate colleagues, has heard increasing concern from municipalities and volunteer EMS squads […]

Source: Molinaro calls for ‘pay-to-play’ ban, LLC loophole closure – Times Union

Source: Little to seek re-election to state Senate – Sun Community News & Printing

From the office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that he is co-sponsoring legislation that would allow school districts to adopt teacher evaluation systems best suited for their community needs (A.10475). This would replace the “one-size fits all” method of using state assessments in the determination of a teacher or principal’s evaluation. […]

From the Office of Assemblyman Bill Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation he introduced designating Chazy Lake as an inland waterway for the purposes of waterfront revitalization has passed the Assembly (A.8723-A). “Chazy Lake is a prime example of the North Country’s true beauty,” Jones said. “This legislation further commits to protecting our area’s […]