Assemblymember Lavine joins Governor Kathy Hochul on the campus of Farmingdale State College to celebrate the $237 billion enacted budget that makes record investments in the people of New York without raising income taxes. Lavine said he’s most pleased with the investments made in public education and is thankful for the provisions concerning judicial security.

Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Kathy Hochul

Assemblymember Lavine participates in a solemn Yom HaShoah event at the Holocaust Museum and Tolerance Center in Glen Cove. The event featured guest speaker Gail Kastenholz (to Lavine’s right), a Holocaust education advocate whose parents were Holocaust survivors.

Assemblymember Lavine visits his old and dear friend Jeanine DiMenna in her soon-to-be-opened restaurant Jeanine’s American Bistro at 242 Glen Cove Ave in Glen Cove.

A flag representing the neurodivergent community flies over the City of Glen Cove. Thanks to the efforts of Assemblymember Lavine, the flag, designed by Jericho constituent Josh Mirsky, was raised at a special ceremony attended by Lavine and other dignitaries including the city’s mayor and representatives of the City Council.The event, which was spearheaded by Lavine’s office, comes during National Autism Awareness Month with the goal of creating more awareness about autism and a greater understanding and acceptance of those in the neurodivergent community.
(l-r) Councilman John Zozzaro; Josh Mirsky with his father; Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck; City Councilwoman Marsha Silverman; Deputy Mayor, Donna McNaughton; Assemblymember Lavine

Assemblymember Lavine visits Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County’s incredible facility housed in a beautiful Gold Coast Mansion in Bayville. He thanked Assistant Executive Director Peter Dolan (to his left) and the dedicated and caring team for all that they do for the residents, like Mark (in wheelchair), who joined the group for the meeting and photo-op on an exquisite staircase.

As Passover nears, Assemblymember Lavine is honored in Albany to be given a box of shmura matzah by Rabbi Shmuel Butman, Director of the Lubavitch Youth Organization. This special event celebrating the 122nd birthday of the revered late Lubivitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson.

Assemblymember Lavine, who also serves as President of the New York Chapter of the National Association of Jewish Legislators, along with colleague and NAJL Co-President, Assemblymember David Weprin, co-sponsor the NAJL legislative breakfast from inside the New York State Capitol in Albany. Guest Speaker and Guest of Honor Dr. Stephen M. Berk, Professor of Holocaust and Jewish Studies, Union College gave an enlightened speech on the state of antisemitism in the New York State Public Education System.
(l-r) Robert Kovach, President & CEO, Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York
Assemblymember Scott Bendett; Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal; Assemblymember Jeffrey Dinowitz; Assemblymember Lavine; Dr. Stephen M. Berk, Professor of Holocaust and Jewish Studies, Union College; Assemblymember David Weprin; Assemblymember Alicia Hyndman
Assemblymember Michael Novakhov; Assemblymember Stacey Pheffer Amato; Shelly Shapiro, Director of Community Relations, Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York

Assemblymembers Weprin and Lavine chat with Professor Birk at the NAJL legislative breakfast.

Assemblymember Lavine joins Professor Birk for a photo at the event.

One of the highlights of being in service in the Assembly is to introduce visiting West Point cadets. And it was indeed an honor for Assemblymember Lavine to introduce CDT Jacob Crossman of Jericho in the Assembly Chamber as part of the 72nd Annual West Point Day at the New York State Capitol.

Assemblymember Lavine is interviewed by an Albany TV station covering his bill to repeal an archaic law criminalizing adultery in New York State. The bill, which passed overwhelmingly in the Asssembly, is literally getting global attention. Among the countries carrying it: Canada, Chile, France, India, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. Well-known publications that have picked it up include: Albany Times Union, Associated Press, London Daily Mail, London Telegraph, New York Daily News, New York Post, Politico, San Francisco Chronicle, Sky News London, Washington Examiner, and the Washington Post. Lavine is looking forward to it passing in the Senate and eventually being signed into law.

Assemblymember Lavine meets with officials from the Jericho School District to discuss the many ways the district is providing the best possible educational experience for our children.

(l-r) Henry Grishman, Superintendent of Schools; Castel Stone, Assistant Transportation Supervisor; Assemblymember Lavine; Lori-Ann Savino, Transportation Supervisor; Victor Manuel, Assistant Superintendent for Business

A spirited rally in Garden City organized by the New York Civil Liberties Union in support of the New York Equal Rights Amendment. At the event, Assemblymember Lavine reminded participants of the importance of protecting women’s rights, which are human rights.

(l-r) Michelle Cárdenas, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York; Nia Adams, Working Family Party; Melanie D’Arrigo, National Organization for Women; Susan Gottehrer, Director, Nassau Chapter New York Civil Liberties Union; Assemblymember Charles Lavine; Cheryl Keshner, Long Island Language Advocates Coalition; Fred Brewington, Nassau County Civil Rights Attorney; Juli Grey-Owens, Executive Director, Gender Equality New York, Inc.

Assemblymember Lavine meets with representatives of Mill Neck Manor School for the Deaf to talk about all the wonderful services this school provides for its students. (l-r) Tim Charon, Mill Neck Services Senior Director of Campus Operations; Loretta Murray, Mill Neck Services Executive Director; Assemblymember Lavine; Alana Miller-Enge, Sign Language Interpreter

The Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library hosts a gathering of area library directors to discuss ways to help improve the experience for patrons across library districts in Nassau County.

As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Assemblymember Lavine is honored to introduce good friend Josh Mirsky of Jericho on the floor of the Assembly Chamber. As a member of the Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board, Josh is an advocate for greater understanding and acceptance of those in the neurodivergent community. Josh continues to work on getting a bill passed in the legislature establishing a flag he designed as the official state flag for raising awareness of neurodiversity.

The Village of Westbury is so fortunate to have a place like Westbury Arts where arts and culture are celebrated. Assemblymember Lavine joins (l-r) President and Founding Member Julie Lyon and Executive Director Jennifer Yatco for a tour of their wonderful facility. In addition to enjoying the ongoing exhibition ‘Fifty-Five Years of Black Creativity,’ Lavine was able to get a first-hand look at the newly renovated space used for a variety of shows and special event programs that he was able to secure funding for.

The Plainview-Old Bethpage School District Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Mary O'Meara (to Lavine’s right) host a legislative breakfast. The morning included a thoughtful discussion on a number of important topics all aimed at providing the best possible future for the children of this wonderful community.

Assemblymember Lavine joins Cheryl Dender, Coordinator of Community Services for the Plainview-Old Bethpage School District, at the POB Senior Citizens Club St. Patrick’s Day party. Lavine had so much fun with this great group that brings so much life to the community.

Assemblymember Lavine takes part in Agudah Queens/Long Island Albany Day, meeting with delegates who traveled to the state capital to meet with their legislators and discuss issues facing their communities.
Photo Credit: Agudath Israel of America/ Moshe Gershbaum

Ms. Bouza’s 4th graders listen attentively as Assemblymember Lavine reads a fun book called ‘Diary of a Worm’ as part of PARP (Pick a Reading Partner) Community Readers Day at Glen Cove’s Connolly Elementary School.

Roslyn Public Schools Superintendent Allison Brown (background) and Board of Education President Meryl Waxman Ben-Levy (foreground) take Assemblymember Lavine for a tour of the recent renovations made at Roslyn High School.

Assemblymember Lavine participates in Food Pantry Day at Westbury Divine Church of God. Here with good friend and congregant Elaine Lovelle and Lead Pastor Earl Noble, Lavine is proud of the efforts made by the pastor and his congregation to make sure that our fellow Long Islanders have the nutritional foods their families require.

Assemblymember Lavine joins dignitaries at the 75th Ave. and Main St. renaming dedication ceremony for former Assemblymember Michael Simanowitz. As the representative of the 27th Assembly District, Simanowitz served his constituents with distinction and was beloved by many in the Kew Gardens Hills section and by his colleagues alike in the New York State Assembly.

Clean energy advocates come together for a press conference in Mineola to encourage the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Biden Administration to improve clean truck standards. This will spur innovation leading to more affordable zero-pollution vehicles, lower transportation costs for truckers and businesses and result in cleaner air and a better climate.

(l-r) Jessica Varghese, Ph.D, RN, Director, RN to BS Program at New York Institute of Technology; Assemblymember Michaelle Solages; Julie Tighe, President, New York League of Conservation Voters; Assemblymember Charles Lavine, Adrienne Esposito, Executive Director, Citizens Campaign for the Environment

Assemblymember Lavine presents the owners of Campground Craft Beer & Coffee in Sea Cliff with citations in recognition of their soft opening.
(l-r) Emil Lanne, Owner; Wyatt Aledort, Sean McCalmont, Chief Curator; Pete Johnson, Owner

Assemblymember Lavine is honored to welcome Glen Cove community leader, neighbor and dear friend, Luis Vasquez to the Assembly Chamber.

Assemblymember Lavine honors World War II veteran Eli Levine who recently turned 101 with a citation in recognition of his service to our country at his home in Melville. “It was an honor and a privilege to meet this true American hero. We are forever grateful for the sacrifices that Eli and so many others of his, the Greatest Generation, made to preserve democracy,” Lavine said.

Assemblymember Lavine joins legislative colleague Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal and other members of the Senate and Assembly at a press conference in Albany on the important issue of increasing the funding for our family courts.

Assemblymember Lavine proudly announces his sponsorship of legislation in the Assembly proclaiming February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month in the state of New York.

A group of teens with the Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club meets with Assemblymember Lavine as part of a visit to the New York State Capitol.

As someone who lost an untold number of family members to the Holocaust, Assemblymember Lavine is honored to speak about a resolution memorializing the governor to proclaim January 27, 2024, as Holocaust Remembrance Day in the State of New York. Lavine also pledges to continue to work with his colleagues in the Assembly to ensure hate has no place here.

As Chair of the Assembly Judiciary Committee, Assemblymember Lavine is privileged to oversee a joint budget hearing on public protection. Among the issues discussed was judicial security. Lavine’s bill to provide better protection for all court personnel and their families is included in the governor’s proposed budget.

As part of the week marking the anniversary of the historic Roe vs. Wade decision that legalized abortion, Assemblymember Lavine was proud to attend a rally at the State Capitol sponsored by Planned Parenthood Empire State Acts. At the event, the New York State Assembly Majority reaffirmed its commitment to making this state a national leader in protecting women’s rights and providing the necessary legal support for to ensure reproductive freedom.

Assemblymember Lavine has the honor of introducing his wife Ronnie on the Chamber floor on the 51st anniversary of the landmark Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion.  Ronnie is in Albany representing Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund as a member of its Board of Directors. The Lavines join Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore Jeffrion Aubry for a photo marking the special occasion.