“I was astounded to see the Majority had rejected Gov. Cuomo’s proposal, which would increase fines for individuals who pass a stopped school bus and authorize school districts to establish a school bus camera program. This is a simple measure which...

“For years, my colleagues and I have pushed for ethics reform to bring more transparency to our government. We need to continue to hold not only dishonest people accountable, but also programs like the economic development programs which have given...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) was pleased to participate in the New York Library Association’s Library Advocacy Day on February 28. Ra met with representatives from local libraries in the 19th Assembly District and the Nassau Library System...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is pleased to announce the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators will be offering four scholarships to current and prospective college students. Each scholarship is worth $3,000 and applications...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is pleased to announce his cosponsorship of a bill (A.9061) which decouples the state and the federal government’s tax codes. Since the new federal tax plan would result in a multitude of changes to the tax code,...

“I commend Gov. Cuomo, N.H.L. Commissioner Gary Bettman and Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky for hearing the voices of Islanders fans and bringing the team back next season for 12 games to their original home, the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, and...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) joined fellow members of the Assembly Minority Conference on Tuesday, January 23, to unveil a task force report on preventing domestic violence in New York. Five regional forums were held across New York to bring...

“With New York facing a budget deficit of up to $4 billion, it is important we really buckle down and prioritize this year. Gov. Cuomo has already admitted this year will be a difficult one, which is why we must concentrate on what he does and doesn’t...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) was pleased to congratulate Franklin Square’s newest Eagle Scout and present a citation of honor to Connor O’Grady, of Troop 93 on Friday, January 5.

“With 2018 anticipated to be a difficult budget year, the needs of New Yorkers, such as property tax relief, investing in our public transportation systems and infrastructure and providing a living wage for direct-care workers, should be prioritized...

Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C,I,Ref-Canandaigua) today announced the appointment of Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) as Assistant Minority Leader Pro Tempore. The Assistant Minority Leader Pro Tempore plays a vital role in preparation...

"I was happy to join Gov. Cuomo and our local officials this morning to welcome the Islanders home to Nassau County with the announcement of a Belmont arena,” said Ra. “This is an exciting day for our local area and Islanders fans everywhere as development...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is excited to announce that New York’s Board of Regents has voted unanimously on a plan which would offer an alternative route for students to earn high school diplomas. Ra and Assemblyman Dean Murray (R,C,I-East...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) attended a hearing on December 4 regarding water quality and the implementation of the $2.5 billion Clean Water Infrastructure Act of 2017. Representatives from the Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Environmental...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) recently wrote to U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wi.) to express his concern over the proposed Federal Tax Reform Bill. The bill in its current form would have many middle-class suburban Long Islanders facing higher...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is pleased to announce the success of his annual Summer Reading Challenge, which encourages adolescents to read during their summer vacation from school. Participants and their families gathered at the Hillside Public...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is proud to support Organ Donor Enrollment Day, an event run by LiveOnNY, on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Participants sign up individually or in teams and organize events where they educate their fellow New Yorkers on what...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted a disaster relief drive for Hurricane Harvey with Girl Scout Troop 1888 and Rock Out Cures Inc. Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is proud to announce the success of the disaster relief drive for...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is pleased to announce the success of his annual Summer Food Drive to End Hunger, which collected 1,021 pounds of food on Saturday, September 9 at the King Kullen in Franklin Square. The food will be distributed to...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is proud to announce that after the passage of a Resolution he introduced this past legislative session, Saturday, September 16 will be known as Microvillus Inclusion Disease (MVID) Awareness Day in New York. Ra...