This morning, the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) announced the following facilities to close within the next 90 days: Great Meadow Correctional Facility and Sullivan Correctional Facility. Northern New York...

“The stewardship of state-owned properties has been a top issue for my office during my time in the Assembly, whether it’s the decommissioned prisons, the psych center or SUNY campuses, we need to be good stewards of state-owned properties, and we...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) today highlighted the urgent need for legislative and community action to address the high cost of living in New York state. According to the report, a family of four with two working adults taking care of two children...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray highlights the passage and implications of key bills, such as those addressing social media algorithms targeted at children...

The STR lodging market has matured in recent years from a few here and there to a significant marketplace existence. I traveled to the tourism locations last year to better understand the industry, which is part of my responsibilities as the ranking Minority...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode emphasizing the “busy week” in Albany and the high level of legislative activity, Gray discussed two of the numerous bills...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R,C-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray delves into the economic and strategic significance of Fort Drum and discusses his SUNY bill, the SUNY Excess Building...

“After today’s deliberation on the public protections and general government budget bill, while there are some good measures in this bill, such as retail theft provisions and minor Tier 6 reform, this bill, unfortunately, contains a total of five...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R,C-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray discusses the lack of planning that has led to legislators going back and forth between Albany and their districts to...

“I commend Sen. Chuck Schumer for his stance against this so-called ‘stealth plan’ and his efforts to ensure our voices are heard. It’s essential our federal agencies operate not in secrecy, but with full transparency and accountability to the...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R,C-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray discusses the lack of a New York state budget and frustrating ad nauseam debates on meaningless bills. Additionally,...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray discusses a new bill introduced to address squatting-related incidents across New York state and the New York state budget...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) joined his Assembly colleagues at a press conference today in the New York State Capitol with landlords and small property owners to address alarming squatting-related incidents and necessary fixes to the state’s...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray discusses New York state’s rescission to participate in a Constitutional Convention of states along with the significant...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) wishes to congratulate two exceptional local basketball teams who showcased their talent in state title games on Sunday, March 17. The Hammond Red Devils won their second straight New York State Public High School...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) is pleased to announce the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) will be readministering its law enforcement vessel procurement process. This decision comes after a contract,...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area” video series. In this week’s episode, Gray discusses the Assembly Majority’s one-house budget proposal, the announcement that the New York State Office of Parks,...

In light of the concerning complaints surrounding the Academy at Ivy Ridge, Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) has called upon the state’s attorney general to conduct a thorough investigation into these allegations following a meeting with the attorney...

“The situation portrayed at the now-closed Academy at Ivy Ridge is very serious. The Academy at Ivy Ridge was shut down approximately 15 years ago. The reported incidents are unfortunate and should not be taken lightly. I firmly believe those who feel...

Gretchen Braun, a junior from Lisbon Central competing for Canton High School, secured a state championship for the 2023-2024 academic year, in the 100-yard backstroke. This victory is believed to mark the inaugural title for a Northern Athletic Conference...