“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...

“The House Ethics Committee report detailing Rep. Santos’s violation of federal criminal laws and exploitation of his House candidacy validates the necessity for accountability and ethical governance in our political landscape. Back in January, I...

In response to the rising incidents of antisemitism on college campuses, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) and the Assembly Minority Conference have introduced legislation requiring colleges within New York state to directly address recent alarming...

A Statement by Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) on Comptroller DiNapoli’s introduction of a new online tool to monitor emergency spending for asylum seekers. “New York is grappling with substantial financial burdens as we continue to provide...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) was proud to present the 2023 Women of Distinction awards this past Saturday, Sept. 9, at Adelphi University’s Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom to 12 special honorees and one emerging leader in the community. Ra hosts...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) joined his Assembly Minority colleagues last week in calling for a special session to address the intensifying migrant crisis that has seen more than 100,000 migrants arrive in our state over the past year. Communities...

“New York City has proudly championed itself as a sanctuary city, but for months the Adams administration has transported undocumented migrants in the middle of the night into counties, towns and villages across the state without any coordination with...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted a free patriotic picnic at VFW Post 2718 in Franklin Square on Thursday, August 10 to welcome veterans from the 19th Assembly District and their guests to enjoy complimentary food and fellowship. Ra was joined...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) commemorated Flag Day on Wednesday, June 14, by presenting American flags to the Franklin Square Union Free School District’s three school buildings. Each flag was flown over the Capitol building in Albany. At each...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted his fifth annual “There Ought to Be a Law” ceremony on Wednesday, June 14, at Mineola Middle School to recognize 41 semi-finalists who were selected to represent their class. There were 724 total entries...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted a breakfast food drive recently to help stock Long Island Cares’ mobile breakfast food truck. The mobile breakfast food truck is equipped to deliver ready-to-eat, nutritious breakfast meals at no cost for...

“The long-awaited budget has finally been passed this week, but it’s far from a success. When we think about money, usually more means better. But in this case, all we got was more spending and economic damage.” “New York’s ballooning state...