“The governor's proposed budget has been unveiled and I have several concerns I believe need to be addressed as the legislative session progresses. One of my primary concerns is the continual growth in the size of the budget. While it is important to...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) attended the governor’s State of the State Address today in the Assembly Chamber of the New York State Capitol where she delivered her proposals for the 2024 Legislative Session. “The governor has laid out an array...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray discusses his enthusiasm to be back in Albany to work for the people of New York state, and emphasizes the high-priority...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) and Sen. Mark Walczyk (R, C-49th Senate District) are expressing appreciation for the decision made by New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli in non-approving the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation’s...

“As Thanksgiving approaches, I wanted to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. I hope you and your families have a joyous, safe and fulfilling Thanksgiving. I’m grateful and thankful for the opportunity to represent...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) is proud to announce legislation aimed at reducing the burden of new ammunition purchase restrictions on law-abiding gun owners in New York state. The intent of Assemblyman Gray’s bill, A.8161, is to minimize the...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown), in a strong effort to prioritize public safety and the well-being of our community, has introduced a new bill aimed at regulating and prohibiting roadside signage for the sale of cannabis. This bill, A.8200, will...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) is pleased to announce his newly introduced legislation, A.8072, which aims to empower municipal corporations to approve facilities to house asylum seekers. This new legislation not only reinforces local control but...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray discusses the newly instated Concealed Carry Improvement Act provisions and how they will impact firearm and ammunition...

“This past Tuesday, I attended the announcement of a plan to ensure SUNY Potsdam’s future. SUNY Potsdam is a valuable institution that has provided high-quality education and played a significant role in the community for many years. Despite the financial...

The Concealed Carry Improvement Act (CCIA), passed on Friday, July 1, 2022, authorizes the Division of State Police to serve as the Point of Contact (POC) for conducting background checks on firearms and ammunition purchases. These provisions are scheduled...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray discusses the major complications that would come with housing asylum seekers at closed correctional facilities in the...

Assemblyman Scott Gray’s (R-Watertown) Minority Tourism Task Force made its fifth stop on Wednesday, August 16 in Howe Caverns and Cooperstown, hosted by Assemblyman Chris Tague (R,C-Schoharie). There, the task force met with local chambers of commerce,...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray recaps events from the past week and his discussions with Commissioner of Empire State Development Hope Knight and Rep....

On Monday, Aug. 7, the National Weather Service issued four warnings for Lewis and Jefferson counties after a tornado hit the area in the evening. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado’s classification as EF-3 tornado, the third most severe...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) announced three library locations in St. Lawrence and Jefferson Counties have been allocated a total of $211,816 in state aid for library construction projects through the New York State Library, a part of the New...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray discusses the swift emergency response to the lithium battery storage fire that broke out last week at the Chaumont Solar...

The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY) received a request from the New York State Office of Mental Health to partially demolish the Letchworth Building Complex at the St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center in Ogdensburg. This decision comes...

Multiple lithium-battery storage trailers caught fire yesterday in the town of Lyme in Jefferson County, causing a large amount of potentially hazardous smoke to be emitted. The shelter-in-place order has since been lifted, but the fire has escalated...