Press Releases

Assemblyman Ramos: Assembly Legislation Puts Health of Our Communities First

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Brentwood) announced that he helped pass a package of environmental legislation in recognition of Earth Day – April 22. The measures increase protections from pollution, promote environmental justice and protect consumers from...

Asambleísta Ramos: El presupuesto estatal incluye financiamiento importante para la educación y los servicios de apoyo

El asambleísta Phil Ramos (D-Brentwood) anunció que ayudó aprobar el presupuesto estatal para el Año Fiscal 2017-18, que invierte considerablemente en la educación, provee financiamiento sustancial para los estudiantes de Nueva York desde el prekínder...

Assemblyman Ramos: State Budget Includes Vital Funding for Education and Supportive Services

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Brentwood) announced that he helped pass the 2017-18 state budget, which invests heavily in education, providing substantial funding for New York students from pre-kindergarten to graduation and supportive services for hardworking...

Assemblyman Ramos: State Budget Raises the Age of Criminal Responsibility

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Brentwood) announced he helped pass the 2017-18 state budget, which includes Raise the Age, a measure to help young people get their lives back on track after being charged with nonviolent offenses – a reform to our state’s...

Asambleísta Ramos: La legislación sobre la igualdad salarial de la Asamblea es otro avance en la lucha por la completa igualdad

El asambleísta Phil Ramos (D-Brentwood) anunció que aprobó legislación para ayudar a asegurar la igualdad salarial por realizar el mismo trabajo para las mujeres. El paquete de la Asamblea coincide con el Día de Igualdad Salarial, 4 de abril, que...

Assemblyman Ramos: Assembly Equal Pay Legislation Another Stride in Fight for Full Equality

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Brentwood) announced that he passed legislation to help ensure women earn equal pay for equal work. The Assembly package coincides with Equal Pay Day, April 4, which marks how far into the year women must work to earn the same...

Asambleísta Ramos: SOMOS inicia con gran éxito

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El asambleísta Phil Ramos (D-Brentwood) dio inicio a la 30º Conferencia Legislativa Anual SOMOS El Futuro en Albany con el Almuerzo para Adultos Mayores, al igual que con la Cumbre Colegial. “Durante tres décadas, SOMOS ha marcado el camino para...

Assemblyman Ramos: SOMOS Kick Off a Big Success

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Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Brentwood) kicked off the 30th Annual SOMOS El Futuro Legislative Conference in Albany at the annual Senior Luncheon, as well as the Collegiate Summit. “For three decades, SOMOS has paved the way for inclusivity and better...

El asambleísta Ramos moderará un taller sobre los medios de comunicación multiculturales

El asambleísta Phil Ramos (D-Brentwood) anunció que estará moderando un taller, el sábado 25 de marzo, sobre el rol y los desafíos enfrentados por los medios de comunicación multiculturales para informar a los latinos y a otras comunidades diversas....

Assemblyman Ramos to Moderate Workshop on Multicultural Media

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Brentwood) announced that he will be moderating a workshop, Saturday, March 25th, on the role and challenges faced by multicultural media in informing Latino and other diverse communities. The workshop is part of the Assembly’s...

Asambleísta Ramos: Debemos de luchar en contra de la violencia de pandillas para que nuestras calles sean seguras

El reciente aumento de la violencia de pandillas en Brentwood ha obtenido la atención nacional y necesitamos unirnos para proteger a nuestras familias, y erradicar a los miembros de pandillas de las calles. Mientras que el índice de homicidios disminuyó...

Assemblyman Ramos: We Must Fight Gang Violence to Make Our Streets Safe

The recent spate of gang violence in Brentwood has garnered national attention and we need to come together to protect our families and get violent gang members off the street. While the homicide rate dropped last year in neighboring Nassau County, Suffolk...

El asambleísta Ramos aprueba legislación para anular los cambios a STAR y eliminar las barreras al alivio fiscal

El asambleísta Phil Ramos (D-Brentwood) anunció que la legislación que él coauspició para enmendar el programa de Desgravación Impositiva Escolar (STAR, por sus siglas en inglés) y asegurar que los dueños de casas estén recibiendo el alivio fiscal...

Assemblyman Ramos Helps Pass Legislation to Repeal STAR Changes and Remove Hurdles to Tax Relief

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Brentwood) announced legislation he co-sponsored to amend the state’s School Tax Relief (STAR) program and make sure homeowners are getting efficient tax relief without burdensome delays passed the Assembly (A.5969). “New...

Asambleísta Ramos: Acompáñenme a reflexionar sobre los logros de las personas que lucharon por nuestra libertad

El asambleísta Phil Ramos (D-Islip) anunció que estará auspiciando su evento anual por el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana. El asambleísta Ramos auspicia este evento anualmente en reconocimiento a las contribuciones hechas por los afroamericanos a...

Assemblyman Ramos: Join Me as We Reflect on the Accomplishments of Those Who Fought for Freedom

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Islip) announced he will be hosting his annual Black History Month event. Assemblyman Ramos holds the event annually in recognition of the contributions made by African-Americans throughout history. This year’s event will be...

Assemblyman Ramos Passes Package to Combat Heroin, Opioid Drug Abuse

In his continuing efforts to combat the heroin epidemic, Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Suffolk) helped pass measures that would provide better treatment and support services for those in need (A.10725, A.10726, A.10727). “It’s heartbreaking to watch...

Ramos: Bipartisan Ethics Measure Meaningful Step in Restoring Public Trust

“Hardworking New Yorkers are fed up with corrupt officials and deserve more. The pension forfeiture legislation I helped pass is a common-sense step in combating this despicable behavior and restoring integrity to public office. It also sends a strong...

Crece el apoyo en Albany para dirigir una parte justa de los fondos de la MTA a los condados suburbanos

En su lucha por asegurar que los condados suburbanos cerca de la ciudad de Nueva York reciban una parte justa de los fondos de la Autoridad Metropolitana de Transporte (MTA, por sus siglas en inglés), el asambleísta Phil Ramos (D-Suffolk) y el senador...

Support Surges in Albany for Fair Share of MTA Funds for Suburban Counties

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In their fight to ensure suburban counties around New York City get their fair share of MTA funds, Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Suffolk) and Senator Jack Martins (R-Nassau) were joined by transportation advocates and members of the NYS Assembly’s Black,...