EDITOR’S NOTE: Click Here to Watch Assemblyman Ra speaking during the press conference Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) held a press conference this morning in Albany to address the growing funding inadequacy between 853, 4201 and 4410 schools...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) today attended a press conference to introduce a more inclusive higher education reform package aimed at increasing the income threshold for prospective students to qualify for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP),...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) announced today that he has been appointed to the Assembly’s Ways & Means Committee, which has the crucial job of reviewing and voting on legislation that has a fiscal impact and influences how New York spends tax...

“For the past two seasons, during which the Islanders have skated in Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, it has been clear that the team’s heart and the fan base remained here in Nassau County. As rumors have swirled regarding their future, Islanders fans...

As part of a package of common-sense reforms to improve transparency and accountability offered by Assembly Minority, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) today spoke on a measure to impose eight-year term limits for Majority and Minority Leader of the...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) announced today that he will sponsor legislation which would make certain offenses against emergency response personnel, firefighters and law enforcement fall under hate crimes statutes. Ra, a staunch proponent of...

“On this historic day in our nation’s history, let us please remember that this day and this process are larger than any one of us. Today, we embrace the foundation of our democracy, that which has separated us from tyranny and allowed us to become...

**CLICK HERE FOR AN .MP4 VIDEO OF ASSEMBLYMAN RA DISCUSSING THE GOV.’S EXECUTIVE BUDGET PROPOSAL “The manner by which Gov. Cuomo rolled out the State of the State addresses and Executive Budget proposals have made a mockery of transparency and...

At the start of his fourth term serving in the State Assembly, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) today announced that he has been appointed Deputy Minority Whip of the Assembly Minority Conference and re-appointed to the Transportation, Health, Education,...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) coordinated the Snowflakes for Seniors program between Notre Dame School in New Hyde Park and The Plattduetsche Home Society in Franklin Square. The third, fourth and fifth grade students of Notre Dame created beautiful...

Over the weekend, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted his 2016 Women of Distinction event at the Albertson VFW Post 5253. On Saturday, September 17, friends and family gathered at the annual event to honor seven women from the 19th Assembly District...

“As an Italian-American, I cannot express deep enough sympathies for what Italy and Italian citizens are going through in the wake of the devastation caused by a recent 6.2 magnitude earthquake. As a member of the New York Italian-American State Legislators,...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted a barbecue to celebrate the tremendous service and courage of veterans who have bravely served their country. The event was held on August 11 at VFW Post 2718 in Franklin Square and was attended by over 100...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) will host his annual free barbecue for veterans on Thursday, August 11 from 3 p.m to 5 p.m. The event will be held at VFW Post 2718, at 68 Lincoln Road in Franklin Square. “This event means a great deal to me,”...

The 2016 session concluded in the early hours of Saturday morning. In many ways, it was symbolic of the legislative process as we have come to know it. It was unprofessionally late, occurred in the dark, and left little time for anyone to read and fully...

“I am proud to have joined my colleagues in passing this legislative package that will take critical steps toward remedying the tragic epidemic that has plagued so many of our communities. “By gathering input from local stakeholders we were able...

At a press conference held yesterday in Albany, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) joined Assembly Minority Leader Brian M. Kolb (R,C-Canandaigua), members of the Assembly Minority Conference and local stakeholders to call for immediate passage of...

“As a long-time cosponsor and advocate of the Veterans Equality Act, I am thrilled to see the governor has finally signed it into law,” said Ra. “The brave servicemen and women who selflessly serve in our armed forces deserve unwavering support...

On Monday, May 23, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) welcomed Girl Scout Troop 1257 of Franklin Square-West Hempstead to Albany. Ra provided the 13 Girl Scouts, their parents, grandparents and siblings with a personal tour of the Capitol, including...

Assemblymen Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square), Al Graf (R,C,I-Holbrook), Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) and Dean Murray (R,C,I-East Patchogue) have introduced legislation to provide alternative pathways beyond Regents testing to enable students to move on to...