State Rep. Edward P. Ra
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Recent News About State Rep. Edward P. Ra
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Scholarship opportunities open for Italian-American conference
Assemblyman Ed Ra has announced that the New York Conference of Italian-American State Legislators is accepting applications for its 2025 scholarship program.
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Empire State Development faces criticism over program effectiveness
Ra, a participant in the recent economic development hearing, expressed concerns about the effectiveness of programs managed by Empire State Development.
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Assemblyman Ra critiques governor's $252 billion budget proposal
The governor has introduced a budget proposal that is being described as the most expensive to date.
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Ed Ra calls for independent ethics watchdog after court ruling
Assemblyman Ed Ra has expressed his views following a court ruling concerning the independence of ethics oversight in New York.
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Assemblymembers support IBEW Local 1049 in contract negotiations
Assemblymembers Ed Ra, Michael Durso, and Jarett Gandolfo have expressed their support for IBEW Local 1049 workers.
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Valentine's for Veterans delivers cards, supplies to Long Island vets
Assemblyman Ed Ra has partnered with the Mineola School District, Mineola Memorial Library, and Hillside Public Library to conduct the annual Valentine's for Veterans program.
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Assemblyman Ed Ra honors police with student-led 'Praise Our Police' initiative
Assemblyman Ed Ra of Franklin Square introduced a resolution in the New York State Assembly Chamber to honor Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
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Assemblyman Ra supports governor's plan for expanded Child Tax Credit
Assemblyman Ed Ra from Franklin Square has expressed his support for the governor's proposal to expand the Child Tax Credit in New York.
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Ed Ra's toy drive fills U-Haul with donations for children's charities
Assemblyman Ed Ra recently announced the success of his annual toy drive, which filled a 20-foot U-Haul truck with toys.
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Assemblyman Ra calls for updated school funding amid Rockefeller Institute findings
Following the release of a study by the Rockefeller Institute of Government on Foundation Aid, Assemblyman Ed Ra has highlighted the need for a revised funding formula that better meets the needs of modern schools, especially in high-cost areas...
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Assemblyman Ra honors student art tribute to veterans at Long Island museum
Assemblyman Ed Ra hosted a reception at the Long Island Children’s Museum to honor participants in his annual Veterans Portrait Project.
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Assemblyman Ed Ra honors local women at Women of Distinction awards
Assemblyman Ed Ra of Franklin Square hosted the 2024 Women of Distinction awards on September 21 at Adelphi University’s Thomas Dixon Lovely Ballroom.
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Nassau County faces rising water bills amid new PSC rate hike
Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) introduced a bill this year to eliminate the “special franchise” tax on privately owned water companies, aiming to provide immediate financial relief to residents facing high water bills. Despite these efforts, the New York State Public Service Commission recently approved a rate hike for Liberty Utilities customers in Nassau County.
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Assemblyman Ed Ra hosts patriotic picnic honoring local veterans
On Thursday, Aug. 8, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) welcomed veterans from the 19th Assembly District and their guests to a free patriotic picnic at VFW Post 2718 in Franklin Square. The event featured complimentary food and fellowship.
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Local officials petition FAA over airplane noise concerns
Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) joined Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jen DeSena, Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, and a coalition of state legislators to announce an initiative addressing airplane noise concerns through a petition to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The two supervisors have engaged an attorney to file legal action should the FAA continue to act in violation of federal law.
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Assemblyman Ed Ra announces winners of 2024 'There Ought To Be A Law' contest
Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted his sixth annual “There Ought to Be a Law” ceremony on Monday, June 17, at Mineola Middle School. The event recognized 33 semi-finalists selected to represent their classes from a total of 657 entries submitted by local schools throughout the district.
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Assemblyman Ed Ra presents Capitol-flown flags to local schools on Flag Day
Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) commemorated Flag Day on Friday, June 14, by presenting American flags to the Locust and Hemlock schools in the Garden City School District. Each flag had been flown over the Capitol building in Albany. During his visits, Ra engaged with students, discussed the significance and history of Flag Day, and shared some facts about the American flag.
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Ra announces winners of 2024 video challenge
Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) announced the winners of his 2024 video challenge last month. Students were asked to create and submit engaging 60-second public YouTube videos on a given topic, which were then posted on Assemblyman Ra’s Facebook page. The video receiving the most likes within the designated five-day voting period was declared the winner.
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Ra collaborates with Garden City PTA on youth bike safety event
On Saturday, June 1, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) hosted a Bike Rodeo at Garden City Middle School for children ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade. Sponsored by the Garden City Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and facilitated in cooperation with the New York Coalition for Transportation Safety, the event featured bicycle inspections, helmet fit-checks, and skill-building activities where participants practiced riding techniques such as hand signals, lookbacks, and braking.
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Ra: Governor Hochul's Budget Gambit Threatens New York's Fiscal Stability
Amidst the recent developments in New York's budget process, concerns have been raised regarding the potential impact on the state's fiscal stability. The $237 billion budget proposal by Governor Kathy Hochul has sparked various reactions from stakeholders.Critics point out the delays and lack of a financial plan in past budgets, expressing skepticism about the current approach. One unnamed source stated, "This isn’t our first state budget to be passed weeks late, without a financial plan in place during debates and with a record-breaking spending plan—and it won’t be our...