Press Releases

Assembly Minority Propose Child Care Investment to Increase Access & Improve Affordability

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Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C-Pulaski) and his Assembly Minority colleagues today addressed serious concerns with the lack of high-quality and affordable child care throughout the state. Nearly half of all parents say their child care situation...

Ra Calls for Clarity in Light of Changes to Non-Citizen Eligibility for Safety Net Assistance, Urges Passage of Transparency Bill

Following the recent media attention on the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s General Information System (GIS) Memo, which changed Safety Net Assistance (SNA) eligibility for non-citizens, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is seeking...

Assemblyman Ra’s Valentine’s to Vets Program Concludes with Another Success

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Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) partnered with the Mineola School District, Mineola Memorial Library and the Hillside Public Library to celebrate another successful year of the Valentine’s for Veterans program. The program aims to show our local...

Ra Proud to Announce 2024 Italian-American Conference Scholarship

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) and the Conference of Italian-American State Legislators are proud to announce that applications are now being accepted for the group’s annual scholarship program. Four scholarships will be awarded to NYS resident...

Ra Backs Special Education Providers, Calls for Additional Support

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is proud to support New York’s 853 Schools, which provide programs for students with disabilities. Ra outlined several important issues related to these providers in anticipation of the Elementary and Secondary...

Ra Honors Law Enforcement Appreciation Day With ‘Praise Our Police’ Program

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Yesterday, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) introduced a resolution in the Assembly Chamber to proclaim Jan. 9 as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in the state of New York. In honor of Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, Ra implemented his Praise Our...

After Years of Overspending, The Bill is Coming Due

“New York must confront the reality of prolonged fiscal recklessness, and we must make sure our revenues and spending are in equilibrium. I look forward to the budget hearing process as we work to craft a final budget that funds essential services while...

Ra: New York is in a State of Disarray

“The governor’s proposed solutions to get our state back on track amount to mere bandages for the profound wounds our state is grappling with. New Yorkers are suffering—small businesses are closing, taxpayers are fleeing and New Yorkers are concerned...

Ra Stands with Long Island District Attorney’s in Fight Against Fentanyl

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Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) attended a press conference in Albany today to join his colleagues in unveiling a legislative package aimed at stemming the rising tide of overdose deaths in New York state. More than 5,800 lives were lost in New...

Ra: Long Island is Not Your ATM, Albany

Today, the Long Island Association held its annual State of the Region Breakfast in Woodbury, New York, where leaders from the region spoke to more than 1,100 business executives and elected officials to share their perspectives on the challenges and...

Ra Comments on The Start of 2024 Legislative Session

“I’m excited to be back in Albany today to start working on behalf of the people of New York State. The needs of every community must be heard and addressed, a formidable task, but one I am fully equipped to undertake. While many of our goals remain...

Ra Hosts Successful Toy Drive, Fills 15-Foot U-Haul with Donations for Children

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Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted a toy drive this season with 10 schools and one library serving as donation sites. Participating in the toy drive were Franklin Square School District, Carle Place School District, Mineola School District,...

Ra Responds To Rep. Santos Expulsion

“This expulsion isn’t a cause for celebration, rather, it highlights a critical issue—the absence of genuine and reliable representation for the people of NY-03. The residents of this district have been deprived of an honest voice in Washington...

Are You Prepared For A Natural Disaster? Ra Hosts Successful Citizens Preparedness Seminar

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Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) co-hosted a Citizens Preparedness Seminar alongside legislative colleagues Sen. Steven Rhoads, Assemblyman John Mikulin (R,C-Bethpage) and Nassau County legislator Tom McKevitt at the East Meadow Public Library Auditorium...

Ra Responds To MTA’s Shocking $15 Toll Proposal

“Today’s proposal from the MTA’s congestion pricing advisory panel is deeply concerning for commuters and New Yorkers already facing financial hardships. Implementing this proposal will add hundreds of dollars in monthly costs for hardworking middle...

Ra Responds to Ethics Committee Evidence Against Santos

“The House Ethics Committee report detailing Rep. Santos’s violation of federal criminal laws and exploitation of his House candidacy validates the necessity for accountability and ethical governance in our political landscape. Back in January, I...

Assembly Minority Introduce “Dismantling Student Antisemitism Act” (“Dsa Act”) Requiring Colleges to Combat Incidents of Hate

In response to the rising incidents of antisemitism on college campuses, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) and the Assembly Minority Conference have introduced legislation requiring colleges within New York state to directly address recent alarming...

Ra Applauds Comptroller's New Tool for Transparency in Asylum Seeker Spending

A Statement by Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) on Comptroller DiNapoli’s introduction of a new online tool to monitor emergency spending for asylum seekers. “New York is grappling with substantial financial burdens as we continue to provide...

Ra Honors 12 Women of Distinction and Local Emerging Leader

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Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) was proud to present the 2023 Women of Distinction awards this past Saturday, Sept. 9, at Adelphi University’s Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom to 12 special honorees and one emerging leader in the community. Ra hosts...

Ra Calls for Special Legislative Session to Address Disastrous Migrant Crisis

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) joined his Assembly Minority colleagues last week in calling for a special session to address the intensifying migrant crisis that has seen more than 100,000 migrants arrive in our state over the past year. Communities...