Press Releases

Assemblyman Ramos: My Top Priority Has Been – And Always Will Be – Our Kids’ Education

Every child deserves an outstanding education, and as your representative in the state Assembly, I’m committed to putting our students first. One measure you’ve probably seen in the news recently is the governor’s Parental Choice in Education Act,...

Education Leadership & Service Appreciation Breakfast

Assemblyman Phil Ramos and the Turkish Cultural Center of Long Island invite you to a Multicultural Business Expo on Friday, May 15, 2015. Click here for more information

Assemblyman Ramos Commends Initial Investigation Into Toxic Dumping and Cover-up Scandal, Calls for Unity to Rebuild Community Park

Brentwood, NY – Assemblyman Philip Ramos (D-Bay Shore) applauded investigators with the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office for their exhaustive investigation into the culprits who perpetrated heinous crimes against the communities of Brentwood,...

Health and Safety Issues at Local Park

On May 11th, Assemblyman Ramos held a news conference at Roberto Clemente Park in Brentwood to express outrage and call for a full investigation into the health and safety issues facing residents after toxic material was dumped at the park. Click He...

Assemblyman Phil Ramos Helps Pass DREAM Act

Assemblyman Philip Ramos (D-Bay Shore) announced he voted for the New York State Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (A.2597-A). In addition to creating a private scholarship fund (the DREAM Fund), this legislation would also...

Assemblyman Ramos Votes for NY SAFE Act to Protect Our Families

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Brentwood) announced that he helped pass a comprehensive gun-safety law in an effort to curb the devastating gun violence that has ravaged New York State and the country (Ch. 1 of 2013). The law is entitled the NY SAFE Act (Secure...

Assemblyman Ramos Calls on Senate to Act Against Gun Violence

In light of the recent tragic shooting massacres in Colorado and Wisconsin, Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Brentwood) is again calling on the state Senate to pass key legislation that would protect families across New York by cracking down on gun violence....

El asambleísta Ramos lucha para proteger programa de cuidado infantil del condado de Suffolk

En vista de varios recortes significativos al programa subsidiado de cuidado infantil del condado de Suffolk, el asambleísta Phil Ramos (D-Brentwood) ha tomado acción para proteger a las muchas familias que dependen de este programa escribiendo una...

Assemblyman Ramos Fights to Protect Suffolk County Subsidized Child Care Program

In light of the several significant cuts to Suffolk County’s subsidized child care program, Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Brentwood) has taken action to protect the many families who rely on the program by co-writing a letter, alongside several other Suffolk...

Assemblyman Ramos’ Bill Making Suffolk Courts More Efficient Passes Assembly

In an effort to streamline government and save the county money, Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Brentwood) announced that a bill he sponsored to establish a Traffic and Parking Violations Bureau (TPVB) in Suffolk County passed the Assembly (A.9539-C). “Establishing...

Legislation Sponsored by Assemblyman Ramos to Crack Down on Gangs Passes Assembly

In an effort to boost New York State’s anti-gang initiatives and streamline the work currently being done by various state and federal agencies, Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Brentwood) announced the passing of legislation he authored to create a gang assessment,...

Assemblyman Ramos Votes to Give Law Enforcement Effective Tool in Solving Gun Crimes

In his continuous effort to give police more tools to solve crimes, Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Brentwood) announced the Assembly passed the Crime Gun Identification Act of 2012, legislation he supported that would help law enforcement trace spent bullet...

The NYS Assembly and Assemblyman Phil Ramos Recognize the Achievements of Women Veterans

Commemorating the 64th anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Act of 1948, which ensured that women would have a permanent place in the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps, Assemblyman Ramos (D-Brentwood), Chair of the Assembly Veterans’ Affairs...

Assemblyman Ramos Supports Agreement to Create Real-Time Database for Tracking Dangerous Prescription Drugs

“The epidemic of prescription-drug abuse, doctor shopping and violent crimes involving highly addictive pain killers has led to the agreement between Governor Cuomo, the Assembly and Senate to create a real-time database to track prescriptions and prevent...

Assemblyman Ramos Against Proposed 45% Toll Increase for Big Trucks

“There is nothing ‘modest’ about the proposed 45 percent Thruway toll increase for big trucks. At a time when gas prices are high, businesses are struggling to get by, and are having a hard enough time paying to transport their goods from Point...

El asambleísta Ramos ayuda a los veteranos que sufren de enfermedades mentales relacionadas con su servicio en combate

El asambleísta Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip), presidente del Comité de Asuntos de Veteranos de la Asamblea estatal, anunció la aprobación en la Asamblea de legislación que él apoyó para crear la Ley de Salud Mental y Dependencia Química de los...

Assemblyman Ramos Helps Veterans Suffering From Combat-Related Mental Illnesses

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip), Chair of the Assembly Veterans’ Affairs Committee, announced that the Assembly passed legislation he sponsored to create the Veterans Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Act (A.9415). This legislation would...

El asambleísta Ramos vota a favor de aumentar el salario mínimo

El asambleísta Philip Ramos (D-Central Islip) anunció la aprobación en la Asamblea de legislación que auspició para aumentar el salario mínimo de $7.25 a $8.50 por hora (A.9148). Si el proyecto es aprobado, aumentaría los ingresos de más de un...

Assemblyman Ramos Votes to Increase Minimum Wage

Assemblyman Philip Ramos (D-Central Islip) announced that the Assembly passed legislation he sponsored to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $8.50 per hour (A.9148). If adopted into law, the bill would increase the incomes of over 1 million New Yorkers,...