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Ra Proud to Announce 2023 Italian-American Conference Scholarship

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) and the Conference of Italian-American State Legislators are proud to announce that applications are now being accepted for the group’s annual scholarship program. Four scholarships will be awarded to New York state...

After 30 Days of an Earful from Concerned Homeowners, Hochul ‘Shrugs Off’ Assault on Suburbs

“The governor has released 30-day amendments that make no substantive changes to her Executive Budget proposal released last month. While I am not surprised by the failure to change the ill-conceived housing proposal, I am nevertheless disheartened...

Ra Participates in Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Local Government

“"During the Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Local Government this morning, I reiterated my opposition to Gov. Hochul's draconian zoning proposal which would fundamentally change Nassau County. The transit-oriented re-zoning requirement that would...

Ra Reacts to Hochul’s Budget Proposal

“The governor’s $227 billion budget proposal leaves much to be desired for Long Island taxpayers. While the investments in key areas like mental health and childcare are welcome, this proposal fails to address the needs of New Yorkers in the areas...

Ra Calls for Immediate Changes to State’s Public Safety Laws

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Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) today attended a press conference alongside members from the Assembly and Senate Minority Conferences to discuss the need for greater judicial discretion in relation to high crime rates as a result of enacted bail...

Ra Introduces Praise Our Police Program to Local School Districts

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In honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) introduced his Praise Our Police (POP) program to local school districts in the 19th Assembly District. This program provided students with an opportunity to express their...

Ra Reacts to Hochul’s State of the State Address

“Like last year, Gov. Hochul is again putting forward a proposal to drastically reduce local control of zoning. Allowing a state-controlled entity to second guess local decision making even when a proposal violates local zoning is not the correct path...

Ra Presents Troop 201 of Herricks Eagle Scouts with Citations

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Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) recently presented four new Eagle Scouts from Troop 201 of Herricks with citations commemorating their hard work and dedication to their communities in reaching the Eagle Scout Rank. The four members of the Troop...

Ra Comments on Rumored Special Session on Legislative Pay Raise

“This fall, I heard the calls from voters saying they were concerned with rising crime and the ever-growing cost of living. Both of these issues are a major reason for many New Yorkers leaving for other states to pursue a better quality of life. Instead...

Ra Hosts Annual Toy Drive to Benefit Local Children’s Foundations

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Assemblyman Ed Ra (R - Franklin Square) recently wrapped up his annual toy drive to benefit the Child Life Program at NYU Langone Hospital and the John Theissen Children's Foundation. These are the schools that participated in this year’s toy drive:...
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