“Today, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation—America’s Semiquincentennial. On this day in 1776, thirteen colonies formally declared their independence from Great Britain, and a new, sovereign nation was born. The United States is the...

Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted his eighth annual “There Ought to Be a Law” ceremony on Monday, June 22 at Mineola High School, where he recognized 30 semi-finalists selected from 553 entries submitted by fifth-grade students...

"On Memorial Day, we remember the countless brave men and women who laid down their lives so we could be free. We owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid. Today we pause to remember their extraordinary sacrifice and keep in our thoughts...

“Today the Legislature passed a 10th budget extender. Another extender is the only budget certainty New Yorkers have.The governor announced a ‘general agreement’ on a $268 billion state budget, an eye-popping $14 billion increase over last year....

“It’s May the 4th. A long time ago, in a political environment far, far away, lawmakers were slightly more capable of on-time budgets. But nine extenders into a broken process, New Yorkers are still waiting for what will be the latest budget since...

In a letter to the governor, members of the Assembly Minority Conference urged the administration to grant a pardon to former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran following his recent conviction and sentencing.Minority lawmakers urged the governor to exercise her...

Today, Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) proudly introduced Father Louis Cona on the Assembly Floor. Father Cona’s opened today’s legislative proceedings in the Assembly with a prayer. Before entering the seminary, Fr. Cona interned...

“NYPD Detective Jonathan Diller’s murder was a devastating loss for his family, the law enforcement community and all New Yorkers who support the men and women who protect us. Today's verdict is a disappointing outcome, compounding the pain of a tragedy...

Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra welcomed Hempstead Town Supervisor John Ferretti to the State Capitol to discuss the affordability challenges facing Long Island families and the need for solutions that deliver relief across New York. With the state budget...

Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) issued the following statement on today’s announcement by the governor that she will seek changes to state emissions deadlines in the 2026-27 State Budget negotiations:“Today’s announcement by the...

Today in Albany, Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) joined leaders of the Senate and Assembly to discuss the 2027-28 state budget during the General Budget Conference Committee meeting. Ra emphasized the responsibility legislators have...

Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) announced the Assembly Minority Conference Joint Budget Conference Committee appointments for fiscal year 2026-2027. “As the April 1 budget deadline nears, the formation of Joint Budget Conference Committees...

“The passing of former Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan represents a truly sad day for those of us who served with her in Albany. During my time as Ranking Minority Member of the Assembly Education Committee, she and I had countless conversations in her capacity...

“Albany lawmakers are playing the same old song, and their one-house budget looks like a ‘greatest-hits’ list of new taxes. Their answer to every problem continues to be the same: spend more, tax more, and hope the numbers work out later. The Assembly...

Today in Albany, Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) joined the Spina Bifida Association of New York State (SBANYS) to advocate for state support in the FY 2026-2027 State Budget. The group is calling on Gov. Hochul and Legislature to include...

“The news of Carl Marcellino’s passing is deeply saddening for all who knew him, for those who had the privilege of serving alongside him and for the Nassau County communities he cared about so deeply. Carl and I served together in the New York State...

Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) announced the Assembly Minority Conference leadership appointments for 2026.“At a time when families are facing higher costs and growing uncertainty, strong leadership matters,” said Leader Ra. “This...

Today, Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) announced the appointment of Assemblyman Scott Gray (R-Watertown) as the ranking Minority member and Assemblyman Paul Bologna (R,C-Clarence) as a new member of the Committee on Energy. In...

Today, newly elected Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) and Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt met to reinforce the continued partnership between the two legislative conferences. Their discussion focused on a shared commitment to advancing...

Application can be found here. Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is proud to announce that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship program. These scholarships provide financial...