“I was deeply saddened to hear of Regent Judith Johnson’s passing. Her service at the U.S. Department of Education under President Clinton and her career as a visionary superintendent of schools provided her with an uncommon wealth of experience...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R,C,I-Franklin Square) recently held his annual Women of Distinction Ceremony at the Westbury Public Library. Ra honored educators, volunteers, civic-minded entrepreneurs and public servants for their commitment to strengthening our...

“In less than one year of one-party rule, Majority has cut state aid to Long Island municipalities and imposed new taxes on suburban commuters. Now, adding insult to injury, millions of New Yorkers will be forced to purchase new license plates....

Recently, over 75 area veterans attended Assemblyman Ed Ra’s Annual Veterans BBQ at VFW Post 2718 in Franklin Square. Representatives from Nassau County Veterans’ Service Agency, Northport VA and the Nassau County Clerk’s Office were on...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R,C,I-Franklin Square) joined 22 fellow elected officials and 46 community groups in collecting a combined total of 22,521 pounds of pet food during the eighth Annual Legislative Pet Food Drive to benefit Baxter’s Pet Pantry –...

Today, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R,C,I-Franklin Square) announced that his food drive to benefit Long Island Cares generated over 1,300 pounds of items that will feed people in need in our community. Ra is extremely thankful for the generous contributions...

Today, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R,C,I-Franklin Square) announced that he’s sponsoring a bill drafted by his colleague Assemblyman Doug Smith (5th Assembly District) to protect police officers against a rising tide of dangerous, disrespectful harassment,...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R,C,I-Franklin Square) released the following statement in response to State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia's announcement that she will resign at the end of August: “It remains clear that there is a lot of work...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R,C,I-Franklin Square) is pleased that one of his priority bills passed both houses of the State Legislature and is heading to the governor’s desk. The legislation would protect drinking water on Long Island by limiting the amount...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R,C,I-Franklin Square) recently held an award ceremony at the Garden City Public Library for outstanding participants in his scholastic civics competition, “There Ought To Be a Law.” Students from seven area schools were asked...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R,C,I-Franklin Square), Assemblyman Anthony Palumbo (R,C,I,Rep-New Suffolk) and Washington County District Attorney Tony Jordan are urging lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and in both houses of the Legislature to pass common-sense...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R,C,I-Franklin Square) today led a ceremony in the Capitol to recognize outstanding students and talented student athletes by presenting four scholarships on behalf of the New York State Conference of Italian-American Legislators. ...

Recently, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R,C,I-Franklin Square) and Assemblyman Michael Montesano (R,C,I-Glen Head) enjoyed a spirited visit with the North Shore High School Robotics Team. Ra was trusted to take the controls of their sophisticated and impressively...

“The testimony I heard at the public hearing on Friday makes one thing clear: we have a lot of work to do if we are going to make New York a leader in preventing sexual harassment and protecting our workers. Further, we must ensure that claims are...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R,C,I-Franklin Square) and his Assembly Minority colleagues today unveiled Ramona’s Law, a victim’s rights bill that would extend the maximum allowable time between parole hearings for inmates who commit heinous violent crimes....

Recently, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R,C,I-Franklin Square) sponsored a Car Seat Safety Check for the families of Cathedral Nursery School in Garden City. He partnered with Nassau County Traffic Safety Coordinator Christopher M. Mistron to make the event a real...

“The parole board has failed us again. The most heinous crimes, the ones that tear at our social fabric and break our hearts, must be accompanied by the most severe punishment — life in prison. Judith Clark conspired to kill cops. It is an insult...

After the Assembly Majority leaders blocked a bipartisan bill to help the children of fallen active duty service members afford college tuition, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R,C,I-Franklin Square) and his Assembly Minority colleagues are encouraging New Yorkers...

Alarmed by widespread reports of technical malfunctions plaguing students taking state assessments, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is calling for hearings to investigate why these issues persist and how we can solve the problem moving forward....

“When the Minority controlled the state Senate, our conference routinely partnered with them to deliver transformational investments in education, public safety, environmental protection and drug treatment without raising taxes. Now that Majority...