Assemblyman Philip Ramos (D-Central Islip) announced that the Assembly passed legislation he sponsored to raise the minimum wage from $7.25 to $8.50 per hour (A.9148). If adopted into law, the bill would increase the incomes of over 1 million New Yorkers,...

Brentwood, NY – Today, New York State Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D – Central Islip) and Teatro Yerbabruja (Yehr-braah-brooha) announced that the Annual Puerto Rican/Hispanic Day Parade, a staple of summers in the Brentwood, Bay Shore, and Central Islip...

El asambleísta Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip), presidente del Comité de Asuntos de Veteranos, anunció la aprobación en la Asamblea de una proclama que honra a los hombres y mujeres en las fuerzas armadas de la Academia Militar de los Estados Unidos...

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip), Chairman of Committee of Veterans’ Affairs, announced that the Assembly passed a resolution honoring military men and women from the United States Military Academy at West Point, as part of the Assembly’s...

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip) announced that several local businesses will receive capital investments through New York’s statewide initiative ReCharge New York (RNY). The program was created to replace two existing initiatives, the Power...

El asambleísta Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip) patrocinará una reunión de la comunidad el 12 de mayo sobre la “Ley del Sueño”, mejor conocida como la“Ley DREAM”, legislación auspiciada por él que establecería una comisión para recaudar fondos...

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip) is hosting a town hall meeting on May 12 regarding the “DREAM Act”, legislation he sponsored that would establish a commission to raise money for scholarships awarded to college-bound children of immigrants....

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip) announced the Assembly has reached an agreement on an on-time 2012-13 state budget that includes increased funding for education at a time when many local municipalities are struggling (A.9057-D). “These...

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip) announced that an agreement has been reached that will grant the Central Islip School District approximately $40 million in restored school building aid in this year’s state budget. In 2006, the school district...

“The New York State Health Department is expected to issue an order today prohibiting the sale and distribution of synthetic marijuana. Today’s announcement is a good first step in helping keep our children safe and I applaud the governor for his...

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip) announced that New York will repeal the 4 percent state sales tax on clothing, footwear and similar items sold for less than $110 each, beginning April 1. “Eliminating the 4% state sales tax is great news...

El asambleísta Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip) anunció la aprobación de un proyecto de ley auspiciado por él que amplía la lista de delitos que requieren una muestra de ADN de una persona declarada culpable, mientras también crea disposiciones para...

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip) hosted an event to celebrate Women’s History Month on Friday, Mar. 16, at the Brentwood Public Library in Brentwood. Two women from Long Island were honored during the celebration that paid tribute to women’s...

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip) announced the passage of a bill he sponsored that expands the list of offenses that require a DNA sample from a convicted offender, while also enacting provisions to help ensure that defendants and wrongfully convicted...

El asambleísta Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip) anunció que el presupuesto planteado por la Asamblea incluye $12.5 millones adicionales para esfuerzos de prevención de ejecuciones hipotecarias. El condado de Suffolk tiene el índice más alto de ejecuciones...

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip) announced that the Assembly budget proposal includes an additional $12.5 million for foreclosure prevention efforts. Suffolk County has the highest foreclosure rate in the state and the towns of Brentwood, Islandia...

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip) hosted an event to celebrate Black History Month on Friday, March 2, at the Brentwood Public Library in Brentwood. Two deceased African-American community leaders from Long Island were honored for their local and...

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip) announced he’s continuing his commitment to the fight against crime and to help rid our street of gang activity. He noted the recent rash of gang violence in Suffolk County, including the murder of 15-year-old...

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip), Chairman of the NYS Assembly Veterans committee delivered over 600 Valentine’s Day cards this morning to veterans at the New York State Veterans’ Home on Long Island. Assemblyman Ramos sponsored the program,...

Assemblyman Phil Ramos (D-Central Islip) announced that the New York State Department of Financial Services will be deploying its Mobile Command Center to Brentwood on Thursday, February 9, to provide mortgage foreclosure assistance to homeowners at risk...