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Recent Assembly Higher Education Committee Hearing Examined Utilization of Capital Funding at Colleges and Universities

“Yesterday, the New York State Assembly Higher Education Committee met to discuss critical issues surrounding the capital needs of higher education institutions across the state, including SUNY, CUNY and independent private colleges and universities....

Assemblyman Scott Gray Announces Library Construction Awards for the 116th Assembly District

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) is pleased to announce that several public libraries within the 116th Assembly District have been awarded funding through the New York State Education Department’s State Aid for Library Construction program. This...

Gray Hosts ‘Day on The Water’ to Honor Local Organizations Supporting Individuals with Disabilities

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Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) hosted a “Day on the Water” event today to celebrate individuals with special needs and recognize the vital contributions of Jefferson and St. Lawrence ARC, DPAO and NRCI play in their daily lives. These organizations...

Gray Announces $75,000 Sam Grant to Fund Water Rescue, Dive Team for Waddington Fire Department

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) announced a significant investment in local emergency services on Saturday, Aug. 3. The Waddington Fire Department has been awarded a $75,000 grant through the State and Municipal Facilities Program (SAM). This funding...

Gray Unveils Strategy to Boost Support for North Country Prisons

Assemblymember Scott Gray (R-Watertown) unveiled a comprehensive strategy today to bolster support for prison facilities in the North Country. The new approach emphasizes hosting recruitment teams, promoting the high standards of existing facilities and...

Gray Responds to Announcement of Prison Closures

This morning, the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) announced the following facilities to close within the next 90 days: Great Meadow Correctional Facility and Sullivan Correctional Facility. Northern New York...

Gray Supports Prospective Watertown Facility Repurpose Plan

“The stewardship of state-owned properties has been a top issue for my office during my time in the Assembly, whether it’s the decommissioned prisons, the psych center or SUNY campuses, we need to be good stewards of state-owned properties, and we...

Assemblymember Scott Gray Urges Action to Make New York More Affordable

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) today highlighted the urgent need for legislative and community action to address the high cost of living in New York state. According to the report, a family of four with two working adults taking care of two children...

‘The Gray Area’ Reviews Key Legislative Outcomes at Session’s Close

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray highlights the passage and implications of key bills, such as those addressing social media algorithms targeted at children...

Statement on A4130 Short Term Rental, a.k.a. STR

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The STR lodging market has matured in recent years from a few here and there to a significant marketplace existence. I traveled to the tourism locations last year to better understand the industry, which is part of my responsibilities as the ranking Minority...
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