Gray Area This Week Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) noted a busy week in Albany as budget negotiations continue, with increased activity across several committees. He serves as the ranking Minority member on the Assembly Energy Committee and also...

WATERTOWN, NY – Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) today announced that he recently met with Andrew Manzer, the newly appointed chief executive officer of North Star Health Alliance (NSHA), and came away encouraged and optimistic about the organization’s...

POTSDAM, NY — Assembly Member Scott Gray (R-Watertown) is pleased to announce and invite constituents of the 116th District to a free NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program to be held at SUNY Potsdam on Thursday, April 23, 2026. As severe weather...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) is calling on the state to take immediate action as North Star Health Alliance faces a critical financial deadline that could lead to severe service cuts and potential closures affecting communities across the North...

WATERTOWN, N.Y. — After sending letters to the state departments of health and labor, Assemblyman Scott Gray is continuing his call for action to protect rural health care access in St. Lawrence and Jefferson counties and to restore public confidence...

Assemblyman Scott Gray today welcomed Gov. Kathy Hochul’s announcement that the City of Ogdensburg will receive $10 million through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, the Village of Heuvelton will receive $4.5 million through NY Forward and the...

New Yorkers are opening utility bills that are unworkable for household budgets. A Spectrum News report this week highlighted the claim that higher costs are primarily driven by U.S. LNG exports. Exports and winter demand do influence natural gas prices,...

This week Assemblyman Scott Gray discussed his eventful week in Albany, with him assuming his new Energy Ranker position and having an energy press conference to discuss how the conference intends to bring down energy costs for the state.My conference...

WATERTOWN, NY – Assemblyman Scott Gray has helped broker a resolution between Convergent Energy and Power, a leading provider of energy storage solutions across North America, and Jefferson County, the Town of Lyme, the Village of Chaumont, and the...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) discusses a busy week in Albany, with some critical healthcare news and events around the district in this week of the Gray Area. First, he congratulated the new Minority leader, Ed Ra, and the new Ways and Means ranking...

Today’s announcement that North Star Health Alliance and its operating affiliates have initiated voluntary Chapter 11 filings is deeply troubling for the communities across Northern New York. The health system has indicated that facilities remain open...

“Will Barclay has been a steady voice for our Conference and an outstanding statesman for New York. Leading a conference is not simple work,” said Gray. “It means dealing with strong opinions that may differ in the same room, moving in the same...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) released the latest episode of “The Gray Area,” highlighting important updates on the Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, along with recent developments in the state budget hearings in Albany. Gray noted that things...

As extreme winter weather continues to batter New York and families face escalating home-heating costs, Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) asks Gov. Kathy Hochul to utilize her emergency executive order authority to deliver direct, comprehensive relief...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) is issuing a public service announcement to raise awareness about the resources available to individuals who were recently laid off or had their contracts terminated by North Star Health Alliance (NSHA) at Claxton-Hepburn...

Recent developments at Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center and the broader North Star Health Alliance (NSHA) require immediate attention from Albany. Reports of significant workforce cuts, service downsizing and the looming risk of further losses in the coming...

News that utilities are being shut off and the Ogdensburg Correctional Facility is being fully decommissioned is deeply concerning for the community. This decision is being justified as a reaction to rising utility costs. The irony is hard to miss. The...

The Governor’s Executive Budget serves as an initial framework in what is expected to be a comprehensive, couple month negotiation process. It should be viewed as a starting point rather than the definitive decision. With a total of $260 billion in...

Assemblyman Scott Gray (R–Watertown) will participate in a child care roundtable with local child care leaders to discuss solutions to the North Country’s child care challenges. The roundtable, hosted by the Ogdensburg Bridge & Port Authority, will...

Following Gov. Kathy Hochul’s 2026 State of the State address delivered in Albany yesterday, Assemblyman Scott Gray released the following statement. “Finding common ground should always be the standard in major addresses like the State of the State...