Governor Neglects Obligation to Invest in Our Children’s Future
Feb 3, 2006
Governor Pataki squandered his last opportunity to make right by our State’s college students. His budget not only proposed cuts to the tuition assistance program (TAP) and raises SUNY tuition by $500; he has also failed to provide vital funding to...
Governor’s Budget Fails Local Schools…Again
Jan 27, 2006
With his final budget, the governor boasts that he proposed additional education funding in his budget this year, the truth is he once again shortchanged operating aid for local schools, including Brentwood and Central Islip school districts.
Sadly,...
Assemblyman Ramos: Tired of Unwanted Credit Card Offers or Program Acceptances?
Jan 20, 2006
Many people receive several letters in the mailbox every day offering great credit card protection programs, or telling them they have been pre-approved for a new card. What most people do not know is there is something they can do to avoid this...
Ramos: Beware of So-Called Instant Tax Refunds
Jan 13, 2006
January is the time of year when Americans start filing their taxes and millions of Americans expect refund checks. Many want their money quickly to pay bills and daily expenses. To get a fast turnaround, many low-income Americans will turn to refund...
Set the Record Straight on Illegal Guns
Dec 15, 2005
The Senate Majority and Governor Pataki have recently attacked the Assembly Majority for not passing legislation to close a loophole that allows criminals to possess illegal guns. The Senate Majority Leader said Tuesday on a radio show that his house...
Ramos Calls for Energy Cost Saving Measure to be Effective by December 1
Oct 26, 2005
Commissioner Andrew S. EristoffNew York State Department of Taxation and FinanceW. A. Harriman CampusAlbany, NY 12227
Dear Commissioner Eristoff,
Due to the anticipated rise of energy costs this winter, I urge the Department of Taxation and Finance...
School Finance Scandals Show Fiscal Accountability Measures are Necessary
Oct 14, 2005
The former superintendent of Roslyn schools has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $1 million from the district – the first of several criminal cases to be resolved in Roslyn. In addition, John McCormick, the son of the school’s former finance chief,...
Assemblyman Ramos: Families should prepare for a Fire Before it Happens
Oct 7, 2005
With National Fire Prevention Week (October 9-15) approaching soon, I urge families to take steps to prevent fires and learn how to be prepared in the event one occurs. As Chairman of the Assembly Volunteer Emergency Services Subcommittee, I have made...
Ramos: Suffolk Residents Need Relief from High Gas Prices
Sep 9, 2005
Rising oil prices will not only hurt working families at the pump, but will create an economic ripple effect felt at the local level. Record high gas prices will mean increased costs for schools to transport our students and for the police who must patrol...
Ramos: LIRR, NYC Mass Transit Shouldn’t Take Back Seat in Anti-Terror Funding
Jul 28, 2005
The tragic July 7 terrorist attacks in London were a painful reminder of how the world has changed since September 11, 2001. I, along with all other Americans, extend my deepest condolences to the victims of these horrific attacks and their families....
