State Rep. Scott Gray
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Recent News About State Rep. Scott Gray
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Assemblyman Scott Gray hosts board game event connecting seniors with students
Assemblyman Scott Gray organized his second annual Senior-to-Senior board game event at Samaritan Summit Village on Valentine's Day.
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Gray advocates for park funding in latest 'The Gray Area' episode
Assemblyman Scott Gray from Watertown has released a new episode of his video series, "The Gray Area," where he discusses the state's ongoing budget hearings.
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Assemblyman Gray discusses budget concerns in assembly update
Last week, Assemblyman Scott Gray from Watertown participated in an Assembly Update with Assembly Radio-TV Producer Ted Flint.
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Assemblyman Gray urges respect for sports officials amid rising tensions
As the winter high school sports season progresses, Assemblyman Scott Gray from Watertown is urging respect for sports officials.
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Assemblyman Gray raises concerns over New York state budget spending increase
Assemblyman Gray has expressed concerns regarding the proposed executive budget for New York state, which includes a 7.9% increase in state operating spending.
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Funding announced for Watertown Correctional Facility redevelopment
Assemblyman Scott Gray has expressed approval for the allocation of $16 million in NY RUSH funding dedicated to the redevelopment of the Watertown Correctional Facility.
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Assemblyman Scott Gray critiques Gov. Hochul's State of the State address
Assemblyman Scott Gray from Watertown released a new episode of his video series, "The Gray Area," discussing Governor Hochul's State of the State address.
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Scott Gray outlines priorities for North Country in new video release
Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) has released a new episode of his video series "The Gray Area."
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Assembly examines college capital funding challenges
The New York State Assembly Higher Education Committee recently convened to address the capital funding needs of higher education institutions in the state, including SUNY, CUNY, and independent private colleges.
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Library construction funding announced for 116th Assembly District
Assemblyman Scott Gray has announced funding for public libraries in the 116th Assembly District through the New York State Education Department’s State Aid for Library Construction program.
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Assemblyman Gray hosts 'Day on The Water' honoring disability support organizations
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 NRCIL in their daily lives. These organizations play a crucial role in enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities and making a lasting, positive impact on the community.
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75K grant awarded for new water rescue team in waddingtion
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 will be dedicated to establishing a water rescue and dive team for the department, enhancing safety and emergency response in the Waddington section of the St. Lawrence River and beyond.
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Scott Gray unveils strategy to support North Country prisons
Assemblymember Scott Gray (R-Watertown) unveiled a comprehensive strategy today aimed at bolstering support for prison facilities in the North Country. The new approach emphasizes active recruitment, promoting the high standards of existing facilities, and opposing any further rounds of potential closures.
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New York announces closure of two correctional facilities
This morning, the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) announced the closure of Great Meadow Correctional Facility and Sullivan Correctional Facility within the next 90 days. Northern New York facilities have not been affected in this round of closures.
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Assemblyman Gray supports Watertown Correctional Facility repurpose plan
Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) has expressed his support for the proposed repurposing plan of the Watertown Correctional Facility. Gray emphasized the importance of responsible management of state-owned properties, stating, "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 need to make sure they’re repurposed at their highest use."
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Assemblymember Scott Gray urges action on high cost of living in New York
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 a report, a family of four with two working adults taking care of two children in New York requires an annual income of $139,000 to maintain a comfortable standard of living. This figure is based on the cost of necessities such as housing and utilities, combined with discretionary spending and savings, as calculated by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Living Wage Calculator. With only one parent...
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Assemblyman Scott Gray reviews legislative session outcomes
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 and the contentious Climate Change Superfund Act. Gray also reflects on significant proposals that did not pass, including the New York HEAT Act and the Bigger Better Bottle Bill, stressing their potential impacts on the local economy and community.
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Legislation seeks regulation and transparency in short-term rental market
The short-term rental (STR) lodging market has evolved significantly in recent years, transitioning from a sporadic presence to a substantial marketplace. This observation comes from an official who traveled to various tourism locations last year to better understand the industry. The official is the ranking Minority member on the committee for Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development in the Assembly.
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Assemblyman Scott Gray discusses key bills impacting North Country
Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of his video series, “The Gray Area,” highlighting a "busy week" in Albany and discussing several legislative activities. Gray focused on two bills that were passed and their impacts on the North Country, as well as two pending bills and their potential effects.
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Assemblyman Scott Gray discusses Fort Drum's economic impact and SUNY bill
Assemblyman Scott Gray (R,C-Watertown) recently released the latest episode of his video series, "The Gray Area". In this installment, Gray delves into the economic and strategic significance of Fort Drum and discusses his SUNY bill, the SUNY Excess Building Asset Inventory and Repurposing Act (SEBAIRA). Amid financial challenges for SUNY institutions, Gray's legislation aims to ensure optimal efficiency by mandating SUNY campuses assess all assets and identify surplus buildings for potential repurposing or cost assumption by SUNY. However, the bill was held in the Higher...