With news of a conceptual budget agreement that includes drastic changes to the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, we have serious concerns that potential reforms could lead to negative outcomes for New Yorkers and their families in the disabled...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) joined Assembly Minority Conference colleagues for a press conference today at the New York State Capitol to highlight the significance of Tax Day in New York state. “It’s no surprise New York is once again ranked...

“We are accustomed to passing budget bills in the dark of night—why we can’t be in session Monday because of the eclipse is astronomically out of this world. While everyone else is looking up at the eclipse, our heads should be down and focused...

 Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) joined his Assembly colleagues at the “Run for Their Lives” rally today in the New York State Capitol in support of the call to release the 134 hostages being held in Gaza. Among the hostages held since the...

Today, the Assembly took up the first of its ten budget bills, the debt service bill, which is necessary to make legally required payments related to the sale and servicing of debt by the state as well as contractual debt agreements with public authorities...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

“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...

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...

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...

“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...

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,...

“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...

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...

“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...