Philip Ramos

American politician (born 1956)

Phil Ramos

Deputy Speaker of the New York State Assembly
Incumbent
Assumed office January 4, 2023
Speaker	Carl Heastie
Preceded by	Catherine Nolan
Deputy Speaker New York State Assembly
In office January 7, 2015 – December 31, 2020
Speaker	Carl Heastie
Preceded by	N. Nick Perry
Succeeded by	Michaelle C. Solages
Member of the New York State Assembly from the 6th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2003
Preceded by	Robert Wertz

Personal details
Born	(1956-04-06) April 6, 1956 (age 67) The Bronx, New York
Political party	Democratic
Children	2
Residence(s)	Brentwood, New York, U.S.
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Website	assembly.state.ny.us/mem/?ad=006

Philip Ramos (born April 6, 1956) is an American politician who represents the 6th District of the New York Assembly. He is a Democrat. The district includes portions of the town of Islip, including Bay Shore, Brentwood, Central Islip and Islandia in Suffolk County on Long Island.

Ramos is the son of a correction officer and a registered nurse. He graduated from Brentwood High School in 1974, and went to work as a therapy aide at the Pilgrim Psychiatric Center. He later became an emergency medical technician.^[1]

Ramos later became a Suffolk County police officer. He worked eight years in the narcotics unit as an undercover officer. He was promoted to detective in 1987 and retired in 1999.^[2]

In 2002, Ramos opted to run for the New York Assembly to succeed Republican Robert Wertz, who was retiring after thirty years to seek a seat in the New York Senate. In a close race, he defeated Republican Philip Goglas 53% to 47%.

Ramos currently sits on the Labor, Local Governments, Ways and Means, Aging, and Education committees.^[3]

References

^ Dan Janison (August 10, 2010). "Philip Ramos for State Assembly". Philramos.voterspace.com. Archived from the original on July 14, 2012. Retrieved 2010-10-16.
^ "Assembly Member Philip R. 'Phil' Ramos - Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 16, 2010.
^ "Phil Ramos - Assembly District 6 |Assembly Member Directory | New York State Assembly". nyassembly.gov. Retrieved 2023-12-15.