Press Releases

‘The Gray Area’ Discusses Opposition to Mandates on Banning Gas Stoves, more from 2023 Legislative Survey

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray discusses the results of his 2023 Legislative Survey which asked residents of the 116th Assembly District what top issues...

‘The Gray Area’ Discusses Forthcoming Tourism Tour and District Visits This Week

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray discusses the development of his statewide tourism tour, and the events and visits with constituents in the 116th district...

Gray Passes Bill to Memorialize Firefighter Peyton Morse

Assemblyman Scott Gray’s (R-Watertown) sponsored bill A.5128-A was passed yesterday, June 9, in Albany, designating a portion of the state highway system as the “Firefighter Peyton L. S. Morse Memorial Highway” in the hamlet of La Fargeville, town...

Gray Reacts to end of 2023 Legislative Session

“As I wrap up my very first session as an elected representative, there is a lot I’m proud to have accomplished, while also feeling more motivated than ever to push for legislation in the next session that will address the many issues that were ignored...

‘The Gray Area’ Discusses Controversial Anti-Semitic Bill Introduced In Assembly, Announces Statewide Tourism Tour

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray discusses his opposition to the anti-Semitic bill that was introduced in the Assembly recently known as “Not On Our...

Gray Honors 10th Mountain Division Members on Fort Drum Day

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Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) celebrated and honored Fort Drum Day today, May 30, with a Fort Drum Day Breakfast. The event, which was held in the Legislative Office Building from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., was co-hosted by Gray’s legislative colleagues...

‘The Gray Area’ Celebrates Inaugural Bills Passed in Session

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray discusses his two inaugural bills that were passed on the Assembly floor on Wednesday, May 25 and the events and visitors...

Gray Encourages Summer Reading with His Sponsored Challenge

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Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) spoke at Sackets Harbor Central School today to announce his summer reading challenge in cooperation with the Summer Reading at New York Libraries program to inspire kids to read regularly throughout the summer break....

‘The Gray Area’ Discusses Nonsensical and Nonessential Bills Introduced in Assembly Last Week

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In episode 12, Gray discusses Assembly bills involving disconcerting legislation aimed at providing treatment for sexually transmitted diseases to minors...

Gray Celebrates Success of Hammond Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team with Passage of Assembly Resolution

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Resolution K00403, sponsored by Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown), was passed last Monday, May 8, 2023, to commemorate the Hammond Central School Varsity Girls’ Basketball Team for their successful 2023 championship season. The Red Devils captured...

‘The Gray Area’ Unpacks the Enacted State Budget, Discusses Egregious Bills Introduced in Assembly

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray unpacks language changes and updates within the enacted 2023-24 state budget. Gray also highlights Assembly bills that...

Gray Encourages Young People to Enter Essay Contest: ‘My Dreams for My Community’

The Adirondack Center for Writing and the Community Engagement Committee of Adirondack Voters for Change are sponsoring a regional essay writing contest with the purpose of encouraging young people to think more deeply about their community. The theme...

New York State Capitol to Host Adirondack Day

“Adirondack Day is coming to the New York State Capitol on Monday, May 8, which is incredibly exciting as it’s an opportunity to showcase the region’s cultural, economic and geographic impact on the entire state. Many people in the Capital Region...

‘The Gray Area’ Discusses More State Budget Pitfalls and Agriculture Bill Held in Committee

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray discusses the state budget progress and the detrimental impact of “messages of necessity” on New York taxpayers. Gray...

Assemblyman Scott Gray’s Bill to Support Local farms was Blocked from Becoming Law

Assemblyman Scott Gray’s (R-Watertown) bill, A.5352, was held in committee by members of the Assembly Majority Conference for future consideration on Tuesday, April 26. The bill would provide milk dealers and agricultural food product transporters with...

Gray: New Statewide Tax Credits Available for Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Workers

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) is proud to share the new statewide exemption for eligible volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers (A.10155-A, Zebrowski). This law gives municipalities, school districts and fire districts throughout the state...

Gray Meets with Farmers to Discuss Issues Facing the Agriculture Industry

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Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) traveled within his district today to meet and speak with farmers who will be affected by the 2023 Farm Bill, which is passed by Congress every five years and includes national agriculture, nutrition, conservation...

Gray’s Anti-Swatting Bill Will Put a Stop to Increasing New York School Lockdowns

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) recently introduced bill A.2977, which makes swatting a class E felony. Currently swatting is only punishable as a misdemeanor, either as false reporting of an incident or aggravated harassment. Last week, there were...

Gray: State Budget Delay Continues to Showcase New York Leaders’ Irresponsibility

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) is again calling attention to the problematic budget process noting that the New York state budget has not yet been passed two days after the deadline. However, what did pass today was a budget extender, which will...

‘The Gray Area’ Discusses Skyrocketing State Debt

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) is releasing the latest episode of ‘The Gray Area’ video series. In this week’s episode, Gray discusses the debt service budget bill, the first of ten budget bills to be deliberated. The debt service bill was...