Assemblyman Ramos presenting $750,000 check to the Urban League of Long Island in 2008.

In these tough economic times we must help businesses grow and create new jobs in our community. I have worked hard to ensure middle class families and small businesses have economic opportunities here in Islip.

I've sponsored legislation to help minority and women-owned businesses http://www.assembly.state.ny.us/mem/?ad=006&sh=story&story=26556 and secured a $750,000 grant to the Urban League of Long Island for an Islip community center that creates an economic incubator for small businesses and provides job training.