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Assemblyman Ed Ra, left, commended Jenna Monteleone for her bravery in donating a kidney to her father. They had the operation on Sept. 10.

New York State Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) presented H. Frank Carey graduate Jenna Monteleone with the Gift of Life award at the Jan. 7 Carey Dad’s Club meeting. The award is given out in … more

By Steve Smirti | 1/15/16

New york state assemblyman Ed Ra presents Liam Grady with a plaque honoring his achievement.

Assemblyman Ed Ra commends F.S Eagle Scout

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) joined in celebrating Franklin Square’s newest Eagle Scout, Liam O’Grady, at the Court of Honor ceremony held on Monday, Jan. 4. The ceremony honored … more

1/13/16

A chance to rethink Common Core

The Massachusetts State Board of Education recently rejected the battery of state exams required by the Common Core curriculum. It was a bold –– and pathetic –– move on the board’s part. more

12/3/15

a woman laid flowers at a makeshift memorial in Paris a day after the shooting.

Community reacts to Paris attacks

Members of the Elmont and Franklin Square community were shocked and saddened by the tragic events that unfolded in Paris over the weekend. “Our thoughts and prayers are with our friends in … more

By Steve Smirti | 11/19/15

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, with State Sen. Michael Venditto, second from right, and Assemblyman Ed Ra, second from left, and other health and local officials outside the Nassau University Medical Center on Aug. 25.

Supervisor: laws against ‘K2’ not strong enough

State and local officials gathered at the Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow on Aug. 25 to call for harsher criminalization laws for the sale and use of K2, a street name for a type of synthetic marijuana that has become a popular recreational drug among young adults in recent years. more

By David Weingrad | 9/9/15

Norma Gonsalves, the presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, at the lectern, said county, town and state officials are working together to push legislation that would give local municipalities the power to enforce their own codes to impose residency restrictions on convicted sex offenders. She was joined in Eisenhower Park’s Field 2 by State Sen. Michael Venditto, far left, Assemblyman Ed Ra, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray, Councilman Anthony Santino, Kim Wipperman, of Massapequa, and children Annie and Ella Pokalsy, of Seaford.

Legislators push new sex offender restrictions

Legislators from the town, county and state level gathered at Eisenhower Park on May 1 to publicize legislation currently in the state Assembly that would give local municipalities the authority to enforce their own laws restricting convicted sex offenders from living near schools and parks. more

By David Weingrad | 5/6/15

State Assemblyman Ed Ra stressed the importance of educating the public about the Part 150 Study.

Waiting for the technical advisory committee

It’s been over five months since the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced that Environmental Sciences Associates was awarded an $8 million contract to conduct a Federal Part 150 study to study aircraft noise patterns and evaluate the potential to reduce noise exposure in the vicinity of John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports. That’s a fact. more

By Rossana Weitekamp | 4/15/15

Franklin Square Assemblyman reappointed

The 2015 Legislative Committee assignments were recently announced, and Assemblyman Ed Ra (R –Franklin Square) has been reappointed as ranking member of the Education Committee. “I have been … more

1/15/15

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray, joined by other town officials and some seasonal characters, announced the start of the Home for the Holidays pet adoption program at the home of Ed and Laura Ra.

Town seeks loving homes for pets

Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray cited famed singer Perry Como when announcing the start of a free pet adoption program at the town’s animal shelter: “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” more

By Andrew Hackmack | 11/26/14

Rep. Peter King, right at the microphones, endorsed Bruce Blakeman, a former presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, in his bid for Congress. Also pictured are Cedarhurst Mayor Andrew Parise, between King and Blakeman, and Valley Stream Mayor Ed Fare, third from right.

Former county legislator announces run for Congress

Bruce Blakeman, a former presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature, on Thursday became the first prominent Long Island Republican to throw his hat into the ring in this year’s election contest to succeed Rep. Carolyn McCarthy (D-Mineola) in Congress. more

By Brian Racow | 2/20/14

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