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LEAPS merges all state after-school programs into a single entity Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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PLEASE READ THIS STORY: Joseph McCrimmon found guilty of two violent attacks on correctional officers Click here for the Sun Community News Story

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From the office of Assemblyman Jones Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently sent a letter to the Commissioner of Civil Service, Timothy Hogues, regarding expanding the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program to include local governments. This program temporarily removes the civil service exam requirement for critical openings at state agencies. Currently, the program […]

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal: “Governor Hochul introduced her Executive Budget proposal amid continued economic growth; however, as recent years have shown, the financial picture can change rapidly. As the state faces out-year budget gaps totaling over $20 billion through State Fiscal Year […]

Visit to capital gives students a close-up look at how state government works Click here for the Sun Community News story 

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Medicaid costs pose challenge, investment in development wins welcome Click here for the Sun Community News story

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Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) recently announced that the Volunteer Fire Department Capital Fund that originated from one of his bills is now accepting applications. The $25 million capital fund was included in the budget last year. There are two funding options available. $20 million was allocated for construction, renovation, and/or facility purchase projects. $5 […]

Beginning on January 1, New York’s Minimum Wage Set to Increase to $16-Per-Hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island and $15-Per-Hour for the Rest of the State Governor Secured Historic Agreement to Increase New York’s Minimum Wage Through 2026 and Index to Inflation Beginning in 2027 As Part of FY 2024 Budget New […]

            Empire State Development announced today that Beta Technologies received a $20 million state grant to help with the $41 million expansion of their technology campus at Plattsburgh International Airport. Beta Technologies is a aerospace industry leader and an important asset to the North Country’s transportation manufacturing sector.             “Congratulations to Beta Technologies!” said Assemblyman […]

Chesterfield bridge will now be the Lance Cpl. Scott Lee Schultz Memorial Bridge  Legislation sponsored by Senator Dan Stec (R,C-Queensbury) and Assemblyman Matt Simpson to rename a bridge after a deceased local hero has been officially signed into law by Governor Hochul. Bill S2905/A4033 renames a bridge on state Route 22, crossing over I-87 in […]

Senator Dan Stec (R, C-Queensbury) nominated Plattsburgh resident Gregory Lee for the 2023 New York State Senate Veterans Hall of Fame. During the Disabled American Veterans ceremony held at Plattsburgh Barracks Veterans Park on Veterans Day, Stec presented Lance Corporal Lee with his official plaque inducting him into the hall of fame.  Gregory T. Lee […]

New York Independent Redistricting Commission Chair Jenkins and Commissioners Collado, Cuevas-Molina, Flateau, and Frazier hereby invite public input while awaiting a decision from the Court of Appeals on congressional districting by the Commission. On June 28, 2022, a group of New York voters filed a lawsuit against the New York Independent Redistricting Commission (the “IRC” […]

Ensures energy service companies obtain consent from consumers prior to price increases Click here for the Sun Community News story 

Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) and Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) joined the community today to announce $3 million for the Franklin County Recreational Center, a new indoor sports facility in Malone. This new center will be a public-private partnership between state, county and local resources including Adirondack For Kids and other interested organizations and will […]

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           Assemblyman Billy Jones (D-Chateaugay Lake) will be collecting gently used sneakers for men sizes 8-13 at his district office in Plattsburgh as part of a community shoe drive for Ukrainian soldiers. Dmitry Feld, a Ukrainian native living in Lake Placid, is the main organizer and will send a shipment of shoes to Ukraine later in […]

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