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.

Assemblymember Lavine attends the annual Glen Cove Fire Department Installation and presents a citation to Chief Robert Retoske for his service and dedication to the community.

Assemblymember Lavine is privileged to be in attendance as Governor Kathy Hochul delivers her State of the State address in a joint session of the New York State Legislature. Lavine looks forward to working with her on making New York more affordable and more livable in the coming year.

Assemblymember Lavine speaks at a rally in Mineola marking 3 years since the January 6th insurrection and to ensure that day is never repeated. He told the audience we must remain vigilant about preserving democracy and remembering that American democracy is not something we can ever take for granted.

Assemblymember Lavine is honored to return to Albany for the opening of the legislative session. Lavine looks forward to working with the Majority, under the leadership of Speaker Carl Heastie, to continue to help improve the lives of all New York's working families.

Thanks to the multitude of friends and neighbors in the 13th Assembly District who graciously donated, Assemblymember Lavine’s annual toy drive was a tremendous success. Lavine was filled with joy seeing the looks on the kids’ faces at the distribution event which was coordinated by the Glen Cove Equal Opportunity Council. It all could not have been done without the assistance of Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public Library, The Bryant Library, and Glen Cove Public Library which served as collection sites.

Assemblymember Lavine joins Irma Jeanty, Director, Glen Cove Economic Opportunity Council at toy distribution event in Glen Cove