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....

Today, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) announced that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications for four $2,500 scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded in June at Italian-American Day, and...

Assemblyman Edward Ra (R-Franklin Square) and Assemblyman Al Graf (R,C,I-Holbrook) hosted an education forum on Thursday in the Hauppauge Legislative Auditorium sponsored by their Long Island Assembly Minority colleagues to discuss growing concerns over...

Today, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) announced that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is now accepting applications for four $2,500 scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded in June at Italian-American Day, and...

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) are calling on U.S. Sens. Gillibrand and Schumer to oppose the confirmation of former New York State Education Commissioner...

This week, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square), a member on the Assembly Higher Education Committee, advocated for a plan that would help current and prospective students plan for college. The legislation highlights the importance of providing financial...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) has called for a change in regents by-laws, urging that new regents board members have a say in the naming of the next chancellor. Current Regents Chancellor Merryl Tisch and Vice-Chancellor Tony Bottar have both...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) joined members of the Assembly Minority Conference to introduce a report outlining the steps necessary to combat the heroin epidemic in New York State. With the help and input of the community, the final report...

“I walked away from today’s address with very few positives and several missed opportunities. While some meaningful proposals received detailed funding costs and explanations, the governor simply glossed over Common Core and the state’s education...