Press Releases

Ra: Budget Works For LI Families, Businesses

I was proud to support the 2012-13 state budget, a fiscal plan that will not only keep but increase Long Island’s share of school aid, restore funding for hospitals and health clinics, promote pro-growth policies by investing in public projects and...

Ra And Norton: West Hempstead Secures World Trade Center History

Assemblyman Ed Ra (21st Assembly District) today was joined by Rosalie Norton, president of the West Hempstead Community Support Association, to announce that West Hempstead has secured one of the last remaining steel beams from the site of the former...

Assembly Minority Hosts Budget Forum

Members of the New York State Assembly Minority Conference Long Island Delegation today held a public forum in Mineola focusing on Governor Andrew Cuomo’s 2012-13 executive budget proposal. The Legislators asked the public to weigh in on the proposed...

Ra Honors Valley Stream Students For Black History Month Achievements

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Assemblyman Ed Ra (21st Assembly District) recently honored six Valley Stream School District students with an award reception as part of the first annual Black History Month Essay and Art Contest. The reception, held at Willow Road Elementary School,...

Ra Honors Elmont Students For Black History Month Achievements

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Assemblyman Ed Ra (21st Assembly District) recently honored 14 Elmont students with an award reception as part of the first annual Black History Month Art and Essay Contest. The reception, held at the Elmont Library children’s section where the award-winning...

Ra Hosts First Identity Theft Seminar In Floral Park

Ra Attends 2012 Model UN Kickoff In Elmont

Ra Remains Focused On Jobs, Lower Taxes, Fair Share For Schools In 2012

Jobs, low taxes, unfunded mandate relief, and a fair share of education aid for our local schools remain the most critical issues facing our community. My priorities for the upcoming budget process will mirror those issues in an effort to improve the...

Ra: Divestment Act Strengthens Global Security

Assemblyman Ed Ra (21st Assembly District) recently responded to his vote in support of legislation that would ensure New York does not invest taxpayer dollars in companies that could enhance Iran’s energy sector and promote its nuclear weapons program....

Ra: Jobs, Low Taxes, Stronger Schools Top Priorities In 2012

“Economic growth, low taxes, unfunded mandate relief and continued support for our schools must be on the agenda as lawmakers debate this year’s state budget. I was encouraged today by Governor Cuomo’s State of the State remarks and embrace his...

Ra Joins St. Catherine Community To Save School From Closure

Ra Joins Cuomo To Reduce Unfair MTA Tax

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Assemblyman Ed Ra (21st Assembly District) today joined Governor Andrew Cuomo and fellow Long Island lawmakers in West Hempstead for the signing of legislation to repeal and reduce the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) payroll tax. Ra noted...

Ra: REDC Funding Can Grow Jobs

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Assemblyman Ed Ra (21st Assembly District) yesterday joined Governor Cuomo and Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos to announce the Long Island Regional Development Council (REDC) secured a “Best Plan Awardee” recognition along with $101.6 million in...

Ra: Tax Reform Package & MTA Rollback Necessary For LI Growth

Today’s extraordinary session was an opportunity for Albany to demonstrate its leadership by delivering tax relief for middle-class families and revamping the unfair Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) payroll tax. With Washington in partisan...

Ra Visits SUNY Stony Brook, Says Funding Is Critical To Tech Innovator

Assemblyman Ed Ra (21st Assembly District) recently toured the State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook’s Research and Development Park and Stony Brook Medical Center. Even though Stony Brook is outside of the 21st Assembly District, Ra took...

Ra, Island Harvest Kick-Off Food Drive

Assemblyman Ed Ra (21st Assembly District) recently announced his partnership with Island Harvest for his first annual food drive. Running now through the end of the year, Ra is honored to partner with Long Island’s largest hunger relief organization...

Ra Honors Dever Street School For Summer Reading Challenge

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Assemblyman Ed Ra (21st Assembly District) today presented an Assembly Poclamation to James A. Dever Elementary School, recognizing those students who distinguished themselves through their outstanding participation in Ra’s first annual Summer Reading...

Honor Those Who Have Lost The Battle, Encourage Others To Get A Mammogram

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we take pause to honor the lives lost each year to this disease and continue to support early detection programs and services. Mammograms have been a proven, time-tested tool physicians can use to...

Ra: Jobs Program Will Promote Innovation, Entrepreneurship In Long Island

Assemblyman Ed Ra (21st Assembly District) today applauded the signing of Innovate NY, a startup equity fund designed to support innovation, job creation, and increase growth in entrepreneurship throughout the state. Ra reiterated his commitment to working...

Ra: Today Signals A Victory For Our Community

I support the principles of lower taxes and making our community a more affordable place to live and do business. Today, I stand by my convictions by supporting a property tax cap and rent control regulations. Residents across our community, whether you...