Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) introduced a bill this year to eliminate the “special franchise” tax on privately owned water companies, aiming to provide immediate financial relief to residents facing high water bills. Despite these efforts,...

On Thursday, Aug. 8, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) welcomed veterans from the 19th Assembly District and their guests to a free patriotic picnic at VFW Post 2718 in Franklin Square to enjoy complimentary food and fellowship. Joining Assemblyman...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) joined with Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jen DeSena, Rep. Anthony D’Esposito and a coalition of state legislators this morning to announce a crucial initiative aimed...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted his sixth annual “There Ought to Be a Law” ceremony on Monday, June 17, at Mineola Middle School to recognize 33 semi-finalists who were selected to represent their class. There were 657 total entries from...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) commemorated Flag Day on Friday, June 14, by presenting American flags to the Locust and Hemlock schools in the Garden City School District. Each flag had been flown over the Capitol building in Albany. During his...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) proudly announced the winners of his 2024 video challenge last month. Students were asked to create and submit engaging 60-second public YouTube videos on a given topic, which were then posted on Assemblyman Ra’s...

On Saturday, June 1, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted a Bike Rodeo at Garden City Middle School for children ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade. Sponsored by the Garden City Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and facilitated in cooperation...

“This isn’t our first state budget to be passed weeks late, without a financial plan in place during debates and with a record-breaking spending plan—and it won’t be our last. While the budget process has truly been off the rails for years, Governor...

With news of a conceptual budget agreement that includes drastic changes to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, we have serious concerns that potential reforms could lead to negative outcomes for New Yorkers and their families in the disabled...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) joined Assembly Minority Conference colleagues for a press conference today at the New York State Capitol to highlight the significance of Tax Day in New York state. “It’s no surprise New York is once again ranked...