Assemblyman D. Billy Jones

Assemblyman D. Billy Jones, the Democrat representing New York’s 115th district, announced Tuesday that he will leave office at the end of August.

Although New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that an agreement had been reached with legislative leaders on the state’s 2026 budget, representatives in the North Country say they haven’t voted on anything yet.

Town of Plattsburgh officials and members of the local American Legion provided an update today on progress to create a memorial park to honor veterans.

State lawmakers from northern New York agree with Governor Kathy Hochul that affordability is the watchword as the legislative session continues. But they have some disagreements about how to accomplish it.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul outlined her $252 billion budget proposal today. Representatives in the North Country say they are reviewing the full plan to determine the impact if the proposals are enacted.

Legislators from New York’s North Country want to see the upcoming budget to determine how the initiatives in the State of the State speech will be funded.

New York state Assemblyman D. Billy Jones says he will not seek the Democratic nomination for the 21st District Congressional seat currently held by Republican Elise Stefanik if she is confirmed as Ambassador to the United Nations.

A northern New York Assemblyman is still pondering a possible run for Congress.

Officials from Clinton County and the Town of Plattsburgh held a ribbon cutting this morning to formally open access to new manufacturing development acreage that is considered a significant milestone in regional economic development.

Assemblyman D. Billy Jones provides an update to proposed changes to Occupational Safety and Health Administration rules regarding fire department and EMS training and equipment requirements, discusses prison closures and other issues.