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...

“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...

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...

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...

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’...

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...

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 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 (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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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....

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...

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...

“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 (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...

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...

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...