Assemblyman Billy Jones joined local business leaders and families impacted by the United States-Canada for a press conference at the North Country Chamber of Commerce to call on the federal government and New York State to start making steps to allow a phased reopening of the border and to expand eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine to Canadian essential travelers. Jones says the border closure that has lasted over a year has kept families apart, and negatively impacted local businesses that depend on their loyal Canadian customers.