Phil Ramos
Deputy Speaker of theNew 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 theNew York State Assembly from the6th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 1, 2003
Preceded by	Robert Wertz
Personal details
Born	(1956-04-06)April 6, 1956 (age 69) The Bronx, New York
Political party	Democratic
Children	2
Residence(s)	Brentwood, New York, U.S.
Signature
Website	assembly.state.ny.us/mem/?ad=006

Philip Ramos (born April 6, 1956) is an American politician currently representing the 6th District, including portions ofIslip,Bay Shore,Brentwood,Central Islip andIslandia inSuffolk County onLong Island, in theNew York Assembly. He is aDemocrat.

Ramos is the son of acorrection officer and a registered nurse. He graduated fromBrentwood High School in 1974, and went to work as a therapy aide at the Pilgrim Psychiatric Center. He later became anemergency medical technician^[1] and aSuffolk County police officer. He worked eight years in the narcotics unit as anundercover officer. He was promoted todetective in 1987 and retired in 1999.^[2]

In 2002, Ramos opted to run for theNew York Assembly to succeed RepublicanRobert Wertz, who was retiring after thirty years to seek a seat in theNew 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]

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