Press Releases

Gray Discusses Nicotine Ban Bill, Provides Clarity on Local Investigation in ‘The Gray Area’

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area,” providing updates on a potential ban on flavored nicotine products, the New York state budget, and giving clarity on the local criminal investigation in Sackets Harbor....

Statement from Assemblyman Scott Gray on Return of Family in Federal Immigration Case

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) issued the following statement regarding the resolution of the recent federal immigration matter involving a local family, which drew considerable public attention and concern. “I am pleased to share that the family...

Gray Addresses Correctional Officer Work Stoppages, Higher Education Funding Dilemma and State Budget Progress in Latest ‘Assembly Update’

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) sat down with Assembly Radio-TV Producer Ted Flint for an Assembly Update last week, where he addressed current issues facing New Yorkers, including the ongoing correctional officer work stoppages, the governor’s...

Gray Gives ‘Assembly Update’ on Budget Hold-Ups, Correctional Officers’ Executive Order, Potential Rise in Consumer Costs & More

Last week, Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) joined Assembly Radio-TV Producer Ted Flint for an Assembly Update, where he discussed the ongoing state budget negotiations and other key legislative issues. Gray noted that with the state budget deadline...

Gray Tackles Budget Delay, Public Safety, Costly Legislation and More in ‘The Gray Area’

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area,” addressing key issues delaying the passage of this year’s state budget along with pressing policy concerns, including Executive Order 47.3, public safety measures...

Gray Details Necessary Policy Changes for Prison Safety, to End Work Stoppage

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“Safety concerns in our correctional facilities have reached a critical level due to failed policies that endanger officers, civilian staff and inmates. The HALT Act has led to increased violence, with officers unable to maintain order and inmates resorting...

Gray Introduces Resolution to Repeal Unjust Blacklisting of Correctional Officers

Read a copy of the resolution here. The governor’s Executive Order 47.3 directs state agencies not to hire any officers who participated in the state prison strikes and instructs the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (NYSDOCCS) to...

Gray Pens Letter to Governor Urging Temporary Stay on DOCCS Terminations

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) and his Assembly colleagues have penned a letter to the governor, urging her administration to issue a 48-hour stay on the termination notices recently distributed to more than 2,000 employees within the Department...

Gray Discusses ‘Border Czar’ Tom Homan’s Visit, One-House Budget Amendments & Executive Order on Correctional Officers in ‘The Gray Area’

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray breaks down the latest developments in Albany, including the state budget, the ongoing dispute over correction officers’...

Gray Addresses Air Products Project Cancellation, Correctional Officers’ Work Stoppage in ‘The Gray Area’

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray focused on the halted Air Products hydrogen plant project in Massena, the ongoing work stoppages among correctional officers...

Gray Urges Solutions to Prison Safety Crisis

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) has signed on to a letter to Gov. Kathy Hochul and Daniel F. Martuscello III, commissioner of the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS), urging immediate action to address the ongoing...

Assemblyman Gray Talks Border Security, Trade & Special Election in Latest ‘Assembly Update’

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) sat down with Assembly Radio-TV Producer Ted Flint for this month’s Assembly Update, where he tackled pressing issues affecting the North Country. From a multi-billion-dollar trade relationship with Canada and new...

Assemblyman Scott Gray Hosts Second Annual Senior-To-Senior Board Game Event on Valentine’s Day

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Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) spread Valentine’s Day cheer by hosting his second annual Senior-to-Senior board game event at Samaritan Summit Village today. The event brought together Watertown High School National Honor Society students and...

Gray Pushes for Fair Park Funding, Outdoor Recreation Investments in Latest Episode of ‘The Gray Area’

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray provides an update on the state’s ongoing budget hearings—a critical step in shaping New York’s final budget—and...

Assemblyman Gray Gives ‘Assembly Update’

Last week, Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) joined Assembly Radio-TV Producer Ted Flint for an Assembly Update. In the interview, Gray discussed many topics, including concerns about the governor’s $252 billion state budget proposal. Gray also discussed...

Assemblyman Gray Condemns Attacks on Sports Officials, Calls for Respect and Action

As the winter high school sports season reaches its midpoint, competition and intensity are rising. Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) is calling upon all spectators, parents, students and student-athletes to respect the critical role that sports officials...

Assemblyman Gray Issues Concern over Increase in State Budget Spending in Latest ‘Gray Area’ Video

Editor’s Note: watch the Gray Area video here. “The proposed executive budget for New York state, which includes a 7.9% increase in state operating spending, raises significant concerns. This increase is well above the rate of inflation and exceeds...

Assemblyman Gray Applauds $16 Million in Funding for Redevelopment of Watertown Correctional Facility

Assemblyman Scott Gray welcomes the announcement of $16 million in NY RUSH funding for the redevelopment of the Watertown Correctional Facility, in addition to the potential for $8 million through an Empire State Development (ESD) matching grant program....

The Gray Area: State of The State Edition

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. This week, Gray shared his thoughts on Gov. Hochul’s State of the State address, which he described as more akin to a State of the City speech due...

'The Gray Area' Discusses Priorities for 2025

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray reflects on the past year and outlines his agenda for 2025, emphasizing priorities that address the unique needs and values...