Assemblyman Philip Ramos (D-Central Islip) joined Governor Paterson at the bill signing ceremony for a bill to protect seniors from abuse. The measure, dubbed “Granny’s Law” will increase the penalty to second-degree assault – a violent felony...

Assemblyman Philip Ramos (D-Central Islip) is fighting to keep police at full force on Suffolk roadways. He recently met with representatives from the Suffolk County Police Benevolent Association and the Suffolk Detective Association to discuss Suffolk...

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D- Central Islip) announced today that the Assembly has passed a number of measures to help crime victims and their families, in recognition of Crime Victims Week, April 13-19. “The needs of crime victims and their families...

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D- Central Islip) announced today the Assembly has passed a number of tough gun bills which he sponsored. The legislation is aimed at helping law enforcement officers track down illegal guns, keep guns out of the hands of felons...

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D- Central Islip) announced today that the final state budget includes $6 million for the Homeownership and Economic Stabilization for Long Island Program (HELP), to provide workforce housing on Long Island. “Making housing...

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip) announced that the state budget includes an expansion of the Child Health Plus program to help insure uninsured children in New York State. “New York did what President Bush refused to do and that’s make...

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip) announced that the Assembly passed two bills which he sponsored as part of a package of Small Business bills. The legislation sponsored by Ramos would provide more opportunities to minority and women-owned businesses...

“Making guns appear as toys is a catastrophe waiting to happen,” said Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip), a former Police Officer. “When law enforcement Officers are confronted with a situation involving a weapon, a split second hesitation...

"El hacer que las armas de fuego reales se asemejen a las de juguete es una catástrofe a punto de suceder", dijo el asambleísta Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip), ex oficial de la Policía. "Cuando la Policía se enfrenta a una situación que involucra el...

On Saturday, March 8, Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip) welcomed residents from Brentwood, Bay Shore, Central Islip, Dix Hills, and surrounding towns as he hosted a public meeting to discuss the Long Island Truck-Rail Intermodal (LITRIM) project...

Assemblyman Philip Ramos (D-Central Islip) announced this week that the Assembly has passed a comprehensive package of legislation to protect New York’s seniors form assault, abuse and fraud. The bills would better protect our parents and grandparents...

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip) announced that he will be holding a community meeting on the proposed Long Island Truck Rail Intermodal (LITRIM) facility in Brentwood. “Over the past year there has been overwhelming public opposition to...

In an effort to safeguard our environment and protect our quality of life, Assemblyman Philip Ramos (D – Central Islip) introduced legislation (A.9870) that will effectively halt plans by the Department of Transportation to install a truck-rail intermodal...

Assemblyman Philip Ramos (D-Central Islip) was joined by over 120 students and family members from Brentwood, Bay Shore, Central Islip and Islip for an award ceremony at the Central Islip Public Library. Ramos acknowledged students from across the 6th...

In honor of Black History Month, Assemblyman Philip Ramos (D-Central Islip) is once again sponsoring his annual Black History Month essay contest. The contest enables Suffolk middle school students to celebrate African-American achievements through writing. The...

Assemblyman Philip Ramos (D-Central Islip) announced that the Assembly passed a comprehensive jobs package that will help stimulate the state’s economy. “This legislation will help grow New York State’s economy in a number of ways,” Assemblyman...

Assemblyman Philip Ramos (D-Central Islip) announced that the Assembly passed legislation to provide training programs by video or computer to firefighters and other emergency service personnel. “Our firefighters, emergency service technicians and...

Assemblyman Philip Ramos (D-Central Islip) announced that the Assembly passed legislation to prevent those with mental health problems from purchasing or possessing firearms, closing a dangerous loophole. “The shooting massacre at Virginia Tech University...

Assemblyman Philip Ramos (D-Central Islip) announced the Assembly has passed legislation requiring public health insurance programs to provide coverage that includes treatment for mental illnesses, emotional disorders, alcoholism and substance abuse comparable...