Press Releases

Assemblymember Steven Raga Hosts Polish Heritage Day in Albany

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QUEENS, NY (June 17, 2026) — Assemblymember Steven Raga joined the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in New York, members of the Polish-American community, and fellow lawmakers on June 3 to celebrate Polish Heritage Day at the Legislative...

New York Lawmakers Introduce Student Voter Empowerment Act to Increase Youth Civic Participation

Albany, NY – New York State Senator Lea Webb (Senate District 52) and Assemblymember Steven Raga (Assembly District 30) have introduced the Student Voter Empowerment Act, a landmark bill to expand civic engagement among college students in New York....

Assemblymember Steven Raga to Serve on the BPHA Caucus Executive Board

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Queens, NY – Assemblymember Steven Raga is pleased to announce he has been appointed to the Executive Board for the New York State Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic and Asian (BPHA) Caucus. The BPHA Caucus is led by Chairwoman Michelle Solages and is composed...

Assemblymember Steven Raga Hosts Second Annual Free Tax Preparation Services

Queens NY – Assemblymember Steven Raga is pleased to announce the second annual partnership with the nonprofit, Urban Upbound, to offer free tax preparation services for anyone who earns $93,000 or less annually. Those who take advantage of this free...

Now In Effect: Pre-Natal Leave and Minimum Wage Increases

Queens, NY – As of January 1st, New York State became the first in the nation to offer twenty hours of paid prenatal leave and the minimum wage increased by 50 cents. Prenatal leave is now available to any privately employed pregnant New Yorker, regardless...