Press Releases

Ra Attends Hearing Regarding Water Quality Infrastructure Act of 2017

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Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) attended a hearing on December 4 regarding water quality and the implementation of the $2.5 billion Clean Water Infrastructure Act of 2017. Representatives from the Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Environmental...

Ra Writes To Speaker Ryan Urging For The Protection Of Middle-Class Long Islanders In Washington Tax Reforms

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) recently wrote to U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wi.) to express his concern over the proposed Federal Tax Reform Bill. The bill in its current form would have many middle-class suburban Long Islanders facing higher...

Local Students Stay Sharp With Ra’s Summer Reading Challenge

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Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is pleased to announce the success of his annual Summer Reading Challenge, which encourages adolescents to read during their summer vacation from school. Participants and their families gathered at the Hillside Public...

Ra: Give Another Person A Second Chance At Life

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is proud to support Organ Donor Enrollment Day, an event run by LiveOnNY, on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Participants sign up individually or in teams and organize events where they educate their fellow New Yorkers on what...

Ra Partners With Girl Scouts And Rock Out Cures Inc. For Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Drive

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Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted a disaster relief drive for Hurricane Harvey with Girl Scout Troop 1888 and Rock Out Cures Inc. Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is proud to announce the success of the disaster relief drive for...

Ra Hosts Successful End Of Summer Food Drive

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Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is pleased to announce the success of his annual Summer Food Drive to End Hunger, which collected 1,021 pounds of food on Saturday, September 9 at the King Kullen in Franklin Square. The food will be distributed to...

Ra Announces Microvillus Inclusion Disease Awareness Day

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is proud to announce that after the passage of a Resolution he introduced this past legislative session, Saturday, September 16 will be known as Microvillus Inclusion Disease (MVID) Awareness Day in New York. Ra...

Ra Honors Local Vets At Heroes Night Out

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Ra honors local vets at Heroes Night Out. Ra honors local vets at Heroes Night Out. Ra honors local vets at Heroes Night Out. Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) spent time with local veterans last weekend at his annual Heroes Night Out BBQ...

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Ra Honored With Prestigious Merit Award From 4201 Schools Association

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Since he was elected to the state Legislature Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) has worked to provide equitable funding for schools that serve all types of student needs. Monday, his dedication was awarded by the 4201 Schools of New York State with...

Ra Invites Veterans to Attend Free BBQ

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) invites veterans to attend his free annual Veterans BBQ, which will once again be held at the Franklin Square VFW. Veterans are invited to bring one guest and are asked to make reservations with Ra’s district office...

Ra Skeptical But Hopeful On 3rd Rail Project

“With funding now in place for the Governor's third track project I remain skeptical but hopeful that the improvements promised to our communities will help both commuters and non-commuters alike. In particular, the elimination of several grade crossings...

Vet's BBQ

Ra Announces Passage of Bill To Help Volunteer Firefighters

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is happy to announce the Assembly has passed a bill, of which he is a sponsor, which would expand the disability benefits that volunteer firefighters receive to cover cancer. This would require fire departments, districts...

Ra Launches Assembly Summer Reading Challenge, Encourages Participation

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) is delighted to announce the New York State Assembly 2017 Summer Reading Challenge to inspire children to keep their minds sharp during the summer. As a member of the Education Committee, encouraging children down...

Ra & Furry Friends Come Together At Animal Advocacy Day

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Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) was joined by his wife Laura and their dog Carter on Tuesday at the State Legislature’s Animal Advocacy Day in Albany. The event is meant to raise awareness surrounding animal abuse and mistreatment and ensure better...

Ra Named To City & State ‘40 Under 40’

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) was named last week to City & State’s 40 Under 40 Rising Star list, which is an annual ranking of politicians, media members, staffers, lobbyists and the politically connected inside Albany’s sphere. The honorees...

Ra Comments Amidst Common Core Math Tests, Introduces Bill to Revamp Teacher Evals

According to numbers compiled by Newsday, more than 50 percent of eligible students in Long Island districts for which statistics were available refused the state math test that began yesterday. This totals nearly 80,000 Long Island students in grades...

Ra to Host Identity Theft Prevention Seminar May 3 in Glen Head

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) will be hosting a free identity theft prevention seminar on Wednesday, May 3 at 6 p.m. at the Gold Coast Library Annex located at 40 Railroad Avenue in Glen Head. Residents will learn how to protect themselves from...

Ra: ‘Gov. Blames Everyone but Himself for Budget Failure’

“The governor’s implication that the Legislature is shirking its responsibility to complete the final state budget is insulting. We’ve been here 11 straight days working diligently with many of us away from our family and loved ones. I guess when...