Press Releases

‘The Gray Area’ Discusses Ongoing Budget Process

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) is releasing the latest episode of ‘The Gray Area’ video series. In this week’s episode, Gray discusses the Assembly One-House Budget Proposal. Both the state Senate and Assembly put forth proposals which act...

Gray Reacts to Assembly Wish-List Ahead of Budget Negotiations

“Today we voted on the Assembly Majority’s One-House Budget Proposal, which acts as a counteroffer to the governor’s proposal released last month. The Assembly-proposed budget had a lot of positives, including increased funding for nursing homes,...

‘The Gray Area’ Talks Local Roads

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) is releasing the fourth episode of ‘The Gray Area’ video series. In this week’s episode, Gray discusses his support for the ‘Local Roads are Essential’ coalition. The coalition is calling on the governor...

Gray Joins ‘Local Roads Are Essential’ Coalition to Call for Increased Funding in the Final Budget

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Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) joined his colleagues, industry leaders and highway superintendents from around the state for a press conference calling for increased budgetary funding for local roads, bridges and culverts. The ‘Local Roads are...

Gray Joins Bipartisan Group of County Executives Opposed to Gov. Hochul’s Proposed Medicaid Shift

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) is joining members of The New York state Association of Counties (NYSAC) to push against Gov. Hochul’s proposal within the Executive Budget that would withhold federal Medicaid funding from counties. The governor’s...

The Gray Area Episode Three

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) is releasing the third episode of ‘The Gray Area’ video series covering the week of February 27-March 3. Gray discusses the governor’s proposed Medicaid intercept of $625 million in federal funds that is meant...

‘The Gray Area’ Episode Two

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) is releasing the second episode of ‘The Gray Area’ video series. In this week’s episode, Gray discusses his concerns with A.993 and the vagueness of the bill language that leaves much to interpretation for the...

Gray, Walczyk Call for Transparency in Prison Redevelopment Project that will Affect Watertown

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) and state Sen. Mark Walczyk (R,C-Watertown) are calling for immediate contact and transparency with New York State Department of Economic Development Commissioner Hope Knight, following the announcement at last week’s...

Gray, Blankenbush, Walczyk Signal Support For Multi-Purpose Thousand Islands Events Center

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown), Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush (R,C-Black River) and state Sen. Mark Walczyk (R,C-Watertown) are offering their support for construction of the proposed multi-purpose Thousand Islands Events Center in the town of Watertown....

Introducing ‘The Gray Area’ Video Series

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) is introducing a new video series called ‘The Gray Area,’ which will briefly recap his week in Albany. In the first video of this series, Gray discusses Albany Majority’s Resolution that returns Assembly proceedings...

Gray Responds to Gov. Hochul’s Budget Proposal

“During my more than 20 years in the Jefferson County Legislature and as chairman of the board, I understood the importance of balancing a budget and safeguarding the taxpayer. Gov. Hochul’s proposed budget for the upcoming year is a record-high $227...

Gray Announces Local ‘Valentines for Seniors Drive’

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Assemblyman Scott Gray (R, Watertown) is calling on students from Watertown Central School District, Thousand Island Central School District and members of the community to participate in a ‘Valentines for Seniors Drive.’ Students and community members...

Gray Joins Colleagues, Crime Victims Calling for Increased Public Safety Measures

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) joined his Assembly and Senate Minority colleagues, family members of crime victims, victims’ right advocates and members of law enforcement for a press conference on Monday to call for increased public safety measures...

Gray Applauds Decision to Finally Livestream Committee Meetings

“Earlier this week, we received news that Assembly committee meetings would finally be livestreamed for the public to view. The enforcement of this rule only comes after my Minority colleagues passed an amendment last year calling for immediate broadcast...

Gray Responds to Increased Violence In State Prisons

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) today joined his Assembly Minority colleagues and NYSCOPBA President Mike Powers to call for the immediate repeal of the HALT Act. This renewed call comes as Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS)...

Gray Attends Opening Ceremonies for FISU World University Games

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Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) joined Gov. Hochul, state legislative colleagues, local elected officials and athletes from across the world in Lake Placid for the opening ceremonies of the 2023 FISU World University Games. The ceremonies took place...

Gray Responds to 2023 State of the State

“I again want to congratulate Gov. Hochul for her historic election as New York’s first female governor. With that said, her speech today to the state Legislature was a good first  step in recognizing the state’s most pressing issues—crime, housing,...

Gray Makes Staff Announcements, Shares Office Locations

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) is announcing his new staff and office locations as he begins his first session in Albany. Gray has appointed James Uhlinger, a Carthage resident and member of the Champion Town Council, to be his chief of staff....

Gray Sworn in; Announces Committee Assignments

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Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) was sworn into office on Tuesday, Jan. 3 alongside other newly elected members of the Assembly Minority Conference. “It was truly an honor to be sworn into office today alongside an impressive group of freshman...