“Like last year, Gov. Hochul is again putting forward a proposal to drastically reduce local control of zoning. Allowing a state-controlled entity to second guess local decision making even when a proposal violates local zoning is not the correct path...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) recently presented four new Eagle Scouts from Troop 201 of Herricks with citations commemorating their hard work and dedication to their communities in reaching the Eagle Scout Rank. The four members of the Troop...

“This fall, I heard the calls from voters saying they were concerned with rising crime and the ever-growing cost of living. Both of these issues are a major reason for many New Yorkers leaving for other states to pursue a better quality of life. Instead...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R - Franklin Square) recently wrapped up his annual toy drive to benefit the Child Life Program at NYU Langone Hospital and the John Theissen Children's Foundation. These are the schools that participated in this year’s toy drive:...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) joined the eighth-grade students from Notre Dame School in New Hyde Park as the students were visited by 18 military veterans to interview them about their military experience and how it impacted their lives. Sketches...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) recently held his 4th annual Active Living and Learning Series at the Garden City Senior Center. Various presentations given throughout the month of October by health professionals of many different specializations...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) honored this year's Women of Distinction honorees on Saturday, Sept. 24. This was the Assemblyman’s 9th year hosting this celebration, where women from the district were selected for their notable accomplishments...

Show me a controversial issue in the political world today and you'll see opposing sides put forth evidence showcasing why their arguments are correct. So, it comes as no surprise that when New York City Mayor Eric Adams introduced data regarding repeat...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted a free patriotic picnic on Thursday, August 11 to salute our veterans. Family and friends of Nassau County veterans came together to show gratitude for the local heroes in the community. A few highlights from...

A bill championed by Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) for many years to provide senior homeowners with additional tax relief was signed into law by Gov. Hochul on Monday. The new law will permit local governments to increase the maximum allowable...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) recently held his annual blood drive in conjunction with the New York Blood Center at the Gold Coast Library on July 27. Forty-one pints of blood were collected, and this will help save 123 lives. Congratulations...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R - Franklin Square) is hosting his annual Blood Drive on Wednesday, July 27 at Gold Coast Library in Glen Head. Donations will be taken from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m. All donors need to be at least 18 years or older and will receive a voucher...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) recently held his annual Breakfast Food Drive to benefit Long Island Cares. Participating schools included Notre Dame School (New Hyde Park), New Hyde Park Road School and Garden City Park School (Garden City Park)....

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R - Franklin Square) was proud to join Students and faculty of Cherry Lane Elementary School in their annual Flag Day celebration on June 14th, 2022. As part of their Flag Day ceremony, Assemblyman Ra presented the school with an American...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R - Franklin Square) was pleased to announce 5th-Grader Siena Livorno as the winner of the 4th Annual There Ought To Be A Law ceremony for her work regarding the extension of paid family leave. There Ought To Be A Law contest invites...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R - Franklin Square) was pleased to welcome seven new Eagle Scouts into Mineola Troop 45 during an induction ceremony at Mineola High School on June 11, 2022. “Congratulations to Mineola’s newest Eagle Scouts. Only 5 percent of...

Last weekend, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R- Franklin Square) hosted a Bike Rodeo at Garden City Middle School for children ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade. More than 15 riders had their bicycles inspected, helmets fit-checked, and practiced skills...

“The one-house budget presented by the Assembly Majority shatters previous records by spending almost $12 billion in state operating funds over last year, an increase of over 10 percent. Despite spending $226 billion this proposal does nothing to fight...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R- Franklin Square) stood up today in the New York State Capitol alongside Assemblyman Jake Ashby (R,C,I- Castleton) and members of the Assembly Minority Conference to call on Gov. Hochul and legislative leaders to “Invest in Vets”...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R- Franklin Square) joined colleagues from the state Senate and Assembly today to further the call from county and local highway superintendents across New York for increased state support for local roads, bridges and culverts. The...