“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...

“While I’m pleased to see the court ruling play out in Long Island educator Sheri Lederman’s favor, I hope this has been a serious wake-up call for the governor and Legislature. It’s clear that the current model of teacher evaluations is an unfair...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) today attended a press conference advocating for legislation known as “Kirby & Quigley’s Law.” The bill, which Ra co-sponsors, is named after two dogs that were shot and killed during a robbery in Montgomery...

Last week, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted a seminar to promote identity theft awareness at the West Hempstead Library. Ra was joined by Kenny Heino of Nassau County Consumer Affairs to educate his constituents about the importance of becoming...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) welcomes residents to join him for an Identity Theft Seminar on Thursday, April 21 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the West Hempstead Library (500 Hempstead Avenue, West Hempstead). The event will help individuals learn their...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) invites members of the community to join him for a Meet and Greet to discuss state issues such as the state budget, protection for senior citizens, education and other topics of interest. The event will be held...

“This year’s budget process has been clouded by secrecy and dysfunction from the very beginning. From closed-door discussions to pushing through numerous bills at all hours of the day and night, our ability to best serve the priorities of our constituents...

As part of Garden City High School's Safe Driving Campaign, NYS Assemblyman Ed Ra addresses the students regarding the dangers of distracted driving. Assemblyman Ed Ra assists the students of Garden City High School as they sign the AT&T "It Can...

"New York State has some of the most iconic sporting venues in the country. I am encouraged by the prospect of seeing them packed with MMA fans. The passage of this bill is a long time coming. It includes important regulatory and safety provisions. It...

“This morning’s nomination of Betty Rosa as Chancellor of the state Board of Regents has left me optimistic that our state’s education department is headed in the right direction. Fresh leadership is exactly what we need to generate a new direction...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) has been appointed to serve as the Minority Conference representative on the 2016-2017 Education Budget Conference Committee. The committees will convene throughout negotiations to highlight priorities for this year’s...

“The members of the Board of Regents play a critical role in framing the future of our state education system. Our students and educators deserve advocates who are open minded and willing to represent the unique needs of districts throughout the state....