“The confusion our parents, education officials and students endured this weekend can’t happen again. This can be really simple. No more masks for kids in educational settings. Our 7-day positivity rate is 0.5%. Nearly 70% of our adult population...

Restaurants and bars humming. Concerts singing. 12,000 people rocking The Barn for Islanders playoff hockey. We’re asking the Majority members to join us in repealing a state of emergency declaration that only exists because the administration has trouble...

“Today in the Assembly, we finally put North Shore ratepayers on the path to public water. It’s going to provide meaningful financial relief. Because this measure already passed the Senate, it’s heading to the governor’s desk. Since the administration...

Recently, Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) presented certificates to the winners of his 2021 Video Challenge.Ms. Bruno’s students at H. Frank Carey High School created an immersive, insightful video. This year’s prompt was “Influencers and...

“Anti-Semitism has no place here. Hatred and violence have no place here. I stand shoulder-to-shoulder with Jewish New Yorkers across the state. We support you. The scenes from Times Square are chilling and must not be tolerated.”

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) recently congratulated some talented students from the Wheatley School on their impressive achievement of being recognized as scholars in the 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search. Lucy Zha is a finalist. Victor Li,...

“While this legislation represents a good first step toward authorizing a municipal takeover of New York American Water operations, there’s much more work to do to protect ratepayers on Long Island. We need to work quickly to relieve utility customers...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) recently attended an Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony to mark the accomplishments of David Velez of Franklin Square. At the ceremony, David was designated as an Eagle Scout, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America....

“It shouldn’t have taken nearly this long, but I’m pleased that my colleagues on the other side of the aisle have finally joined with us to revoke the governor’s ridiculous mandate requiring bar patrons to order food with beverages. We introduced...

“I applaud the state Senate for passing important legislation to deliver New York American Water ratepayers the relief they deserve. The bill would do what local and state studies recommend - establish a municipal water authority and allow for public...

“This is a horrifying tragedy. I’m heartbroken. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families, and all of the essential workers in the store today who endured an unimaginably traumatic experience. “To have a loved one taken from...

“This is a horrifying tragedy. I’m heartbroken. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families. To have a loved one taken from you this way is senseless. There are no words. “I’m urging area residents to stay indoors as long...

Some clichés exist for a reason- they’re true. As more pundits, activist groups and elected officials continue to analyze the recently enacted state budget, you’ll probably hear some version of “budgets are about priorities” a few times. And...

“Today, the state released the results of its study on the feasibility of municipal takeover of New York American Water Company’s operations. As an advocate for local ratepayers, I’m pleased that the results are so positive. New York American Water’s...

“My heart goes out to the families. I cannot imagine the unshakeable grief that comes from knowing someone who was always there for you died alone. They’re in my prayers. They remain our priority. My colleagues and I will continue pushing for answers,...

“In the Legislature, Minority and Majority members came together to pass a bipartisan bill allowing New Yorkers to visit their loved ones who have been isolated in nursing homes for far too long. It’s a critically important mental health issue for...

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square), the Minority Conference’s Ranking Member on the Committee on Ways & Means, issued the following statement after today’s meeting of the General Budget Conference Committee. The Committee convened today after...

Wouldn’t it seem strange if there was a massive outbreak of foodborne illness and no one thought to ask the FDA about it? If there was a devastating hurricane and no one reached out to FEMA? New York state is currently engulfed by a series of generational...

“I’ve heard from numerous constituents that overcrowding on the LIRR continues to be a serious problem. It’s unacceptable. I’ve also been told the mobile app that supposedly monitors train capacity is not functioning properly. That’s also unacceptable....

“Now that the Legislature has been convening remotely, there’s no justification whatsoever for extending the governor’s emergency powers. We were elected to govern. The fact that Majority members would extend the governor’s existing orders indefinitely...