Press Releases

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...

‘The Gray Area’ Addresses a Full Week of Voting, Discusses Pros and Cons of Certain Bills

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode emphasizing the “busy week” in Albany and the high level of legislative activity, Gray discussed two of the numerous bills...

‘The Gray Area’ Discusses Successful Fort Drum Day, SUNY Bill A.8251

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R,C-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray delves into the economic and strategic significance of Fort Drum and discusses his SUNY bill, the SUNY Excess Building...

The Beginning of The Budget Process Starts with a Jekyll and Hyde Approach

“After today’s deliberation on the public protections and general government budget bill, while there are some good measures in this bill, such as retail theft provisions and minor Tier 6 reform, this bill, unfortunately, contains a total of five...

‘The Gray Area’ Addresses Tumultuous Week of Voting, Public Policy Worsening Squatting Issue

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R,C-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray discusses the lack of planning that has led to legislators going back and forth between Albany and their districts to...

Gray Comments on U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Supplemental Environmental Assessment Public Scoping Plan

“I commend Sen. Chuck Schumer for his stance against this so-called ‘stealth plan’ and his efforts to ensure our voices are heard. It’s essential our federal agencies operate not in secrecy, but with full transparency and accountability to the...

‘The Gray Area’ Discusses Lack of a Final State Budget, Ad Nauseam Debate of Meaningless Bills

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R,C-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray discusses the lack of a New York state budget and frustrating ad nauseam debates on meaningless bills. Additionally,...

‘The Gray Area’ Discusses Measures Against Squatting, NYS Budget Delay

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray discusses a new bill introduced to address squatting-related incidents across New York state and the New York state budget...

Gray: Landlord Rights Must Be Reformed Following Increase in Squatting Incidents

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Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) joined his Assembly colleagues at a press conference today in the New York State Capitol with landlords and small property owners to address alarming squatting-related incidents and necessary fixes to the state’s...

‘The Gray Area’ Discusses Constitutional Convention Recission, Loss of the People’s Power

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray discusses New York state’s rescission to participate in a Constitutional Convention of states along with the significant...

Gray Congratulates Hammond Girls’ Team, Commends Local Teams’ Remarkable Performance in State Title Games

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) wishes to congratulate two exceptional local basketball teams who showcased their talent in state title games on Sunday, March 17. The Hammond Red Devils won their second straight New York State Public High School...