“The redistricting amendment passed today is a shameless power grab with the sole intention of erasing Republican seats in Congress. Kathy Hochul and her allies will claim this is in response to activity in other states, but in reality, New York Democrats have never needed their arms twisted to tilt election laws in their favor. This is their fourth attempt—and most brazen—at manipulating the state’s election system to maximize their partisan advantage. What Albany Democrat

Assembly Republican Leader Ed Ra and Congressman Mike Lawler will hold a press conference today at 10:30 a.m. at the State Capitol to rail against Democrats’ last-minute attempt to pass legislation opening the door to re-drawing New York’s Congressional maps prior to the 2028 elections. As the 2026 legislative session enters its final week, Democrats in the Legislature have stated their intention to introduce Constitutional amendments to allow mid-decade redistricting, a part

Assembly Republican Leader Ed Ra and Congressman Mike Lawler will hold a press conference on Monday at 10:30 a.m. at the State Capitol to rail against Democrats’ last-minute attempt to pass legislation opening the door to re-drawing New York’s Congressional maps prior to the 2028 elections. As the 2026 legislative session enters its final week, Democrats in the Legislature have stated their intention to introduce Constitutional amendments to allow mid-decade redistricting, a

“Nearly two months after the April 1 deadline, pencils are finally down on a staggering $268 billion budget – $14 billion more than last year. In a process that is always over-complicated in Albany, this year’s budget negotiations were inarguably among the most dysfunctional in recent memory. One might assume a budget passed 57 days late would be thoughtfully crafted and focused on improving the lives of New Yorkers—they’d be wrong. The final agreement is loaded with non-bud

Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra presents Ellen Andrasick with an Assembly proclamation Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) presented Nassau County Senior Citizen of the Year Ellen Andrasick with an official Assembly proclamation to commemorate her lifetime of service, leadership and commitment to helping others. Ellen represents the highest ideal of civic engagement, having served in multiple leadership roles in the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America,

Pictured L to R: Assemblyman Mike Durso, John Durso, Assemblyman Angelo Morinello, Leader Ra. Today, Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra welcomed the Long Island Federation of Labor President John Durso as part of the Italian American Day celebration at the Capitol. The New York Conference of Italian American State Legislators hosts the annual event to promote and celebrate Italian culture, fellowship and traditional Italian food and festivities. Durso was presented with an offici

Assembly Minority Leader Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) joined his legislative colleagues and law enforcement officers from across the state to honor 56 brave police officers who sacrificed their lives in service to New Yorkers during the annual Police Officers Memorial Remembrance Ceremony in Albany. Leader Ra shared his admiration and gratitude with members of the Nassau County Police Department in attendance, noting their courage and dedication to their Long Island community.