Press Releases

Gray Comments on Gov.’s Budget Presentation

“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 Comments on State of The State

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...

‘The Gray Area’ Discusses Start of 2024 Legislative Session

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...

Gray, Walczyk Respond to Boat Bid Returning to NYS Office of Parks Following Review of Vessel Contract Bid Process

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...

Gray Extends Gratitude: Warm Thanksgiving Wishes, Appreciation To Our Community

“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...

Gray Proposes Compromise On New Ammo Restrictions

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...

Gray Takes Stand for Youth Safety, Proposes Bill to Ban Cannabis Roadside Signs

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 Announces New Legislation Granting Local Control in Accepting and Placing Migrants

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...

‘The Gray Area’ Discusses New York’s New Gun Laws: A Red-Hot Mess

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...

Gray NYS Ammo Background Check Letter 9.21.23

SUNY Potsdam Announces Financial Stability Plan

“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...

Gray Releases Statement on Ammunition Background Check/State Police POC Provisions

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...

‘The Gray Area’ Discusses Possibility of Housing Migrants in Closed Correctional Facilities in The 116th Assembly District

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...

Gray’s Minority Tourism Task Force Makes Stop in Cooperstown

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,...

‘The Gray Area’ Discusses Events in the 116th Assembly District and Tourism Stop at Lake George

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....

Statement From Assemblyman Ken Blankenbush and Scott Gray on Monday’s Ef-3 Tornado in Lewis and Jefferson County

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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...

Gray Announces More Than $200,000 in State Aid for Library Construction at Local Libraries

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...

'The Gray Area' Updates on Lithium Battery Storage Fire, Plan to Demolish St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center Buildings

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...

Site Demolition Work to Begin at St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center

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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...

Lithium Battery Storage Fire at Chaumont Solar Farm Escalates to Multiple Units, Burns Toxic Smoke into Air

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...