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From the Office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that the 2018-19 state budget increases funding for North Country hospitals by $100 million over the next two years, including an additional $60 million for safety net hospitals, Critical Access Hospitals and Sole Community Hospitals. “Providing affordable, quality health care in rural parts […]

Dear New Yorker: There’s now even more to explore and enjoy in the Adirondacks! Thanks to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the Adirondack Park Agency, the classification of the largest Forest Preserve addition in the history of the Adirondack Park has been approved. The classification of 11,412 acres of the Boreas Ponds tract as wilderness […]

News Story posted at 4:28 AM Source: State budget deal reached – Times Union

LITTLE SAYS NEW STATE BUDGET ADDRESSES MANY REGIONAL PRIORITIES State Senator Betty Little said the new state budget includes numerous priorities important to upstate and the North Country region. “First and foremost, I am both relieved and grateful that the new state budget does not change the current method of state payments to localities for […]

From the Office of State Senator Betty Little  The State Senate is expected to approve later this afternoon a budget resolution that includes numerous changes important to the Adirondack region, according to State Senator Betty Little. Little said the budget resolution strikes an executive budget proposal that would have eliminated a more than century-long obligation by […]

Source: Assembly budget proposal slaps upstate ride-hailers with $1 fee – Times Union

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that he is seeking nominations for his second annual Women of Distinction Awards. Nominations will be accepted until March 31, with a ceremony honoring awardees taking place on April 14. “Women across our region work tirelessly to make it a better place for all.  They’re strong leaders and inspirational change-makers, […]

Source: Child sexual abuse survivors turn up the heat on state senators | NCPR News

From the Office of State Senator Betty Little  The State Senate today approved a bill that would allow towns to set speed limits without the need to seek permission from the State Department of Transportation.The measure’s sponsor, Senator Betty Little, said villages, cities and towns with populations greater than 50,000 may set their speed limits […]

  Source: Another Push For Pre-Teen Big Game Hunting – – The Adirondack Almanack

Source: NY has paid $11M in harassment settlements since 2008

Source: Editorial: A starved jail watchdog – Times Union

Source: New York state looks to shrink financial 
burden for elder care | Crain’s New York Business

From the Office of Assemblyman Billy Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation he sponsored to provide critical relief to flood victims living at Underwood Estates in Plattsburgh passed the Assembly (A.9814). “The folks of Underwood Estates have seen their homes destroyed and are dealing with losses that feel insurmountable,” Jones said. “This legislation […]

Source: Cuomo OKs Buy American law; Canada irked – Times Union

Source: Gov. Cuomo vetoes 20-year retirement option for sheriffs, corrections | News, Sports, Jobs – Adirondack Daily Enterprise

A message of the office of Assemblyman Bill Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that legislation he authored to statutorily establish the state Department of Health rural health council was signed into law (Ch. 419 of 2017). The council advises the state health commissioner on the unique challenges facing rural health care in New York. […]

From the Office of Assemblyman D. Billy Jones Assemblyman D. Billy Jones will host the Annual Santa Sprint 5K on Saturday November 25, 2017 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 end […]

Source: CCC’s Institute for Advanced Manufacturing is open for business | NCPR News

From the Office of Assemblyman Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced the end of his first district tour, which concluded Sept. 27 in Chateaugay. Throughout his tour, Jones was able to meet with local officials, visit small businesses and hold town hall meetings to hear from constituents. “As our region’s voice in Albany, it’s important […]

Source: For New York dairy’s undocumented immigrant problem, some band aids but little reform | NCPR News

Source: How many jobs does $8B in economic development spending actually buy? | NCPR News

Source: Shared services health insurance savings are elusive – Times Union

From the Office of Assemblyman Bill Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay) announced that a bill he authored making it easier for kids to protect themselves from insect bites while at camp has been signed into law (Ch. 163 of 2017). The new law allows children attending overnight camp, summer day camp and traveling summer day […]

Source: 75,000 applicants for free tuition program – Times Union