“New Yorkers are weathering an unprecedented public health crisis. We should agree to a temporary budget extender that keeps our government running and includes a robust response to the coronavirus. Doing this quickly, while adhering to appropriate...

“Almost exactly one year ago today, a small group of progressive Majority politicians showed why our state is struggling to create jobs and share in the economic prosperity that’s sweeping the rest of the country. Today, I’m hoping to hear...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is joining with his fellow members of the Conference of Italian-American State Legislators to announce the availability of applications for their annual scholarship program. Four scholarships will be awarded, each...

Yesterday, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) grilled New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio during an important, bipartisan budget hearing on local governments. During the questioning, de Blasio admitted that Majority politicians should restore judicial...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) recently celebrated the accomplishments of three area scouts during the Sea Cliff Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony. They each were designated as Eagle Scouts, the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America....

Today, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) joined with Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski), Senate Minority Leader John Flanagan, law enforcement leaders, prosecutors and hundreds of dedicated police officers at a rally to fight...

Last year, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) warned his colleagues that the changes the administration was pushing to the distribution of Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) funding could lead to serious cash flow issues for municipalities...

“The speaker continues to say we need more time to see if the bail reform laws will work. Time’s up. When so many innocent people are being hurt, victimized and even killed, it’s unforgivable not to take action. This cannot be the version...

“While the governor and even Mayor de Blasio have signaled that they’re open to making changes to the Majoritys’ disastrous criminal justice overhaul, the speaker said something truly disconcerting to reporters yesterday- he “won’t...

Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay (R,C,I,Ref-Pulaski) today announced the appointment of Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) as the Ranking Minority Member of the Committee on Ways and Means. In this new role, Assemblyman Ra will play a critical...

“The governor has listed myriad proposals ahead of his State of the State Address. Taken together, they fail to address the two main issues plaguing the state we love- our public safety crisis and our lagging statewide economy. Until he has a deal...

“Will Barclay knows exactly what our Conference is about- promoting public safety and drug treatment, cutting wasteful spending and taxes and investing in education and transportation infrastructure. He listens closely and acts decisively. He’s...

Today, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) ripped the governor for vetoing bipartisan legislation which would’ve required pharmaceutical benefit management companies (PBMs) to register with New York State Department of Financial Services and comply...

“I’m pleased that the governor’s agenda for 2020 includes banning fentanyl analogs by making their sale subject to the same criminal penalties attached to other dangerous opioids. Combatting the heroin and opioid epidemic effectively means...

Yesterday, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) delivered enough toys to fill a U-Haul to the pediatric patients at NYU Winthrop hospital in Mineola. The toys were collected by local schools across Ra’s district. “This is what the holiday...

“Today, Sen. Stewart-Cousins doubled down on the Majoritys’ dangerous criminal justice overhaul. Minority legislators, law enforcement officials and a bipartisan chorus of district attorneys believe that the law needs to be amended. Unless the...

“I’m proud to stand with law enforcement officials and prosecutors across the state today who are sounding the alarm on the Majority politicians’ dangerous criminal justice overhaul. We count on these men and women to protect us. Their...

Recently, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R,C,I-Franklin Square) celebrated the unveiling of a special community gallery at the Long Island Children’s Museum with some talented artists and their incredible, courageous subjects. This September, Ra launched the...

This session, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) sponsored bipartisan legislation expanding a successful program which provides veterans with high school diplomas. Today, he’s pleased to announce that Gov. Cuomo has signed the bill into law....

“The Albany Times Union’s bombshell report detailing allegations that a JCOPE member leaked sensitive information about the panel’s closed-door meetings to the governor is extremely credible, deeply troubling and not remotely surprising....