Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) advocates for collaboration among local and state lawmakers, along with economic representatives, to facilitate a prosperous state and ease the tax burden on New York residents and businesses, Monday, April 15, 2024.

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) at a press conference to highlight two bills related to the criminal case in Suffolk County where body parts were discovered in a local park on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) at a press conference to share serious concerns regarding access and affordability challenges impacting parents and children throughout the state on Monday, March 11, 2024.

Ra pictured with Mr. Edward Escobar, Interim Principal of Mineola High School, Dr. Whittney Smith, Director of Instructional Technology and Assessment, Ms. Krista O'Donnell, Advisor of the Mineola High School Student Service Center and Mineola High School students (right).

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) pictured with Ms. Jillian Carney, Reference Librarian/Program Coordinator and Mr. Charles Sleefe, Director of Mineola Memorial Library (left).

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) pictured with police officers from Nassau County Police Department’s 5th Precinct (left). Students from the Cornwell Avenue School pictured with letters for law enforcement officers (right).

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) pictured with police officers from Nassau County Police Department’s 5th Precinct (left). Students from the Cornwell Avenue School pictured with letters for law enforcement officers (right).

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) at a press conference to combat drug crimes and the fentanyl epidemic on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.

LoCastro’s first grade class from Cherry Lane School is pictured with toy donations.

John Theissen stands in front of a U-Haul carrying donations for the John Theissen Children’s Foundation and NYU Langone Hospital.

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) at the Citizens Preparedness seminar on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, with legislator Tom McKevitt and Assemblyman John Mikulin (R, C-Bethpage) (left). A member of the governor’s Citizens Preparedness team is pictured distributing Disaster Preparedness Kits to those in attendance (right).

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) at the Citizens Preparedness seminar on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, with legislator Tom McKevitt and Assemblyman John Mikulin (R, C-Bethpage) (left). A member of the governor’s Citizens Preparedness team is pictured distributing Disaster Preparedness Kits to those in attendance (right).

(Right) Ra pictured with Emerging Leader Olivia Macchio and local elected officials.

(Left) Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) pictured with honorees at the Women of Distinction ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2023.

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) pictured with veteran Gary Wargo (left), veterans enjoy their boxed lunch provided by Subway (right) on Thursday, August 10, 2023.

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) pictured with participants of his Bike Rodeo on Saturday, June 2, 2023, at Garden City Middle School, sponsored by the Garden City PTA and facilitated in cooperation with the New York Coalition for Transportation Safety.

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) pictured (left to right) with John Street School’s Assistant Principal Mr. Lee, Principal Mr. Riccobono and Superintendent Dr. Bloom; Polk Street School’s Superintendent Dr. Bloom, Principal Mr. Torossian and Assistant Principal Mr. Trotta; and Washington Street School’s Principal Mr. Stella, Assistant Principal Mr. Gabbo and Superintendent Dr. Bloom on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) pictured (left to right) with John Street School’s Assistant Principal Mr. Lee, Principal Mr. Riccobono and Superintendent Dr. Bloom; Polk Street School’s Superintendent Dr. Bloom, Principal Mr. Torossian and Assistant Principal Mr. Trotta; and Washington Street School’s Principal Mr. Stella, Assistant Principal Mr. Gabbo and Superintendent Dr. Bloom on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) pictured (left to right) with John Street School’s Assistant Principal Mr. Lee, Principal Mr. Riccobono and Superintendent Dr. Bloom; Polk Street School’s Superintendent Dr. Bloom, Principal Mr. Torossian and Assistant Principal Mr. Trotta; and Washington Street School’s Principal Mr. Stella, Assistant Principal Mr. Gabbo and Superintendent Dr. Bloom on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) pictured with semi-finalists (left) and co-winners Brendan Hoefenkrieg and Erin Kelly (right) at the contest ceremony at Mineola Middle School on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) pictured with semi-finalists (left) and co-winners Brendan Hoefenkrieg and Erin Kelly (right) at the contest ceremony at Mineola Middle School on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) pictured with students from St. Anne’s School (left) and Notre Dame students and administrators, Principal Caryn Durkin and Assistant Principal Kara McCarthy (right) at the Long Island Cares mobile breakfast food truck on Monday, June 12, 2023.

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) pictured with students from St. Anne’s School (left) and Notre Dame students and administrators, Principal Caryn Durkin and Assistant Principal Kara McCarthy (right) at the Long Island Cares mobile breakfast food truck on Monday, June 12, 2023.

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) speaks at the Tax Day press conference in Albany on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) pictured with Legislator McKevitt (left), Assemblyman Mikulin (center right) and Senator Rhoads (right) at a community blood drive at the East Meadow Public Library on Friday, April 14, 2023.

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) at a press conference in Albany to present findings and a final report on school safety and security on Thursday, March 30, 2023.

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) today was joined by Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald Clavin, Eric Swenson of the Hempstead Harbor Protection Committee, Senator Steve Rhoads, Senator Dean Murray, and local officials

Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) attends press conference today in the capitol to discuss public safety on January 23, 2023

Ra is pictured with Cornwell Avenue School students and their principal Ms. Deanna Sinito

Ra presents Citations to four Eagle Scouts from Troop 201 of Herricks: Michael Baranello, Aidan Joneleit, Ryan Doan and Constantine Koutsoftas

Pictured on the left is Assemblyman Ra in front of the hospital with Child Life Specialist-Melanie Bucholtz and the Director of the Child Life Program Nicole Almeida. Also pictured on the right is Principal Ms. Moriarty and 1st grade teacher Mrs. Locastro along with students from Cherry Lane School-Carle Place.

Pictured on the left is Assemblyman Ra in front of the hospital with Child Life Specialist-Melanie Bucholtz and the Director of the Child Life Program Nicole Almeida. Also pictured on the right is Principal Ms. Moriarty and 1st grade teacher Mrs. Locastro along with students from Cherry Lane School-Carle Place.

Back row: Town of Hempstead Councilman Thomas Muscarella, Presiding Officer Richard Nicollelo, MaryJo Bursig, Kerry Danisi, Christina Rizzotti, Maureen Duda, Kate Marcino, Assemblyman Ed Ra, Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jen DeSena, Malverne Village Trustee Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Mineola Mayor Paul Pereira. Front row: Joanne Meyer-Jendras, Roxanne Oellrich, Dr. Quratulain Syedain, Kelly Setiadi, and Adrienne McKenna. Honorees honored but not present in the picture include Abigail Lieber and Carla Strauss.

Pictured above from left to right: Nassau County Legislator John Giuffre, Town of Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Jeanine C. Driscoll, Town of Hempstead, Councilman Anthony D'Esposito, Assemblyman Ed Ra, Veteran Rosario Trovato, Nassau County Clerk Maureen O'Connell, Town of North Hempstead Councilman Dennis Walsh, Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Melissa Miller, Town of Hempstead Councilman Thomas Muscarella, Veteran John McManamy of Franklin Square VFW Post 2718.

Assemblyman Ed Ra (pictured left) donates blood at his annual blood drive at the Gold Coast Library July 27. Nassau County Police Officer Mike Siarkowics (pictured furthest right) was the recipient of a variety of gifts for being the 550th donor in the 10-year history of this event.