Assemblymember Lavine participates in a roundtable discussion at SUNY Old Westbury led by the nonprofit organization Project Guardianship. The event brought together judges, advocates, and service providers to discuss systemic challenges and potential reforms to New York’s Article 81 guardianship process.

Assemblymember Lavine is a panelist for a discussion regarding social media and its impact on the mental health of children and teens at the Grenville Baker Boys and Girls Club in Locust Valley. Lavine is proud of Governor Hochul for signing nation-leading legislation to combat addictive social media feeds and will continue to work with her and the Assembly Majority to protect kids online.

Assemblymember Lavine is proud to have secured three-quarters of a million dollars in state grants to help Hicksville Public Schools. A $500,000 grant announced last year has resulted in multiple projects for the district, including a digital sign in front of Hicksville High School.

Additionally, a new $250,000 grant covers the cost of reconstructing a walkway providing access from an adjacent street to the side entrance of Old Country Road Elementary School.

Assemblymember Lavine is privileged to speak at Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District School Board Recognition Night and present citations to all its dedicated members. Lavine takes immense pride in having had a public education and will continue to prioritize supporting it in any way possible.

Assemblymember Lavine is very excited to join Governor Kathy Hochul, labor leaders, and unionized construction workers to mark a major milestone in the massive redevelopment of Belmont Park. The project, generating $1 billion in economic impact and 3,700 union jobs, is ‘on track’ to be completed late next year. Lavine is seen signing the final steel beam before it's hoisted into place at the topping out ceremony in Elmont, NY.

Warm feelings at the Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club as Assemblymember Lavine announces a $30,000 grant to help fund this amazing organization. Lavine thanked Executive Director Franca Trunzo and her dedicated staff for all they do for the community.

Lavine also had a wonderful time reading a great book on leadership to the kids.

Assemblymember Lavine is honored to speak at SUNY Old Westbury for the launch of the Advancing Completion through Engagement (ACE) program.
Photo courtesy of SUNY Old Westbury

Now on 34 SUNY campuses, the program gives students the best chance to succeed by linking them with resources that help them get on track with their studies and stay on track through graduation. (l-r) Stevens Martinez, Director for Long Island Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul; Dr. David Lanoue, SUNY Old Westbury Provost & Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Timothy E. Sams, SUNY Old Westbury President; Irvin Peraza, ACE Transfer Student; Stephany Tzul Tzuban, ACE 1st Year Student; Abigail McCutchan, ACE 1st Year Student; Dr. Donna Linderman, SUNY Old Westbury Sr. Vice Chancellor for Student Success; Assemblymember Lavine

Photo courtesy of SUNY Old Westbury

Assemblymember Lavine joins in the fun helping to build the new playground at the Glen Cove YMCA. Incredibly, the brand-new kid-designed and community-led play space was completed in just one day.

Lavine gave special thanks to the New York Islanders Children’s Foundation and the non-profit company KABOOM! for making it all possible. He is seen here with (l-r) Stevens Martinez, Director for Long Island Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of Governor Kathy Hochul and Islanders Co-Owner Jon Ledecky.

The term “food insecurity” is used a lot lately, and there’s good reason, as for many, right here in Nassau County, it’s a very real thing. With that at the top of his mind, Assemblymember Lavine visits NOSH Delivers! food pantry to announce a $30,000 grant for the not-for-profit organization. The pantry reports an astonishing 25% increase in clientele just since last year, prompting Lavine to thank Christine Rice (top row/ 6th from right) and the dedicated team of volunteers at Nosh for doing what they can to help.

The Plainview-Old Bethpage Senior Citizens Club kicks off a new school year with a delicious hot food breakfast and Assemblymember Lavine is there.
(l-r) Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker; Dr. Mary O’Meara, Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District Superintendent of Schools; Assemblymember Lavine; Cheryl Dender, Plainview-Old Bethpage School District Coordinator of Community Services, Lorraine Charletta, Plainview-Old Bethpage Senior Citizens Club Director

Lavine believes that it’s so important for our seniors to stay active and this annual event is a great opportunity for members to get together and socialize after the long summer break.

Assemblymember Lavine is honored to attend the annual Glen Cove Fire Dept Inspection Dinner, where he presented a citation to Ex-Captain Robert J. Sujeski in recognition of his 50 years of service with the department. Lavine offered congratulations to Captain Sujeski, along with all the companies and individuals who received awards at the event.

With anticipation building towards the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Raynham Hall Museum in Oyster Bay is already looking ahead to the historic occasion. With that in mind, Assemblymember Lavine has secured a $30,000 grant for the museum, which will go towards educational programs and events commemorating the momentous events of 1776 and of the Revolution. Lavine, a long-time supporter of the national landmark, announced the grant during a visit where he met with the museum’s executive director, Harriet Gerard Clark, and colleagues. 

(l-r) Justinne Lake-Jedzinak, Raynham Hall Museum Director of Education and Public Programs; Theresa Skvarla, Raynham Hall Museum Assistant Director; Assemblymember Charles Lavine; Harriet Gerard Clark, Raynham Hall Museum Executive Director; Jessica Pearl, Raynham Hall Museum Collections Manager

Just ahead of the start of Rosh Hashanah, Assemblymember Lavine has the privilege of speaking to the Gezunter Men’s Club at the Sid Jacobson JCC in East Hills. Lavine is seen here with the club’s president, Eugene Bloom who organized the event.

In addition to explaining the ins and outs of how things work in Albany, Lavine and the group had a spirited Q&A session covering a number of very important topics including antisemitism and gun legislation.

Assemblymember Lavine is shown an advanced preclinical x-ray radiotherapy system at the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Genome Research Center in Woodbury.

This incredible piece of equipment, which is already in use as part of the cancer research going on at the facility, was paid for by a $250,000 grant proudly secured by Lavine.
(l-r) Charlie Prizzi, Cold Spring Harbor Lab Senior Vice President, Advancement; Joseph Merrill Cold Spring Harbor Lab Senior Research Associate; Scott Lyons, PhD, Cold Spring Harbor Lab Research Associate Professor; Assemblymember Lavine; Jill Stone, Cold Spring Harbor Lab Senior Director, Advancement Operations

Assemblymember Lavine is very pleased to visit Bikram Khattri at Himalayan Spice and Meat Store in Hicksville. The two talked about the fact that the Nepalese and American people value freedom and personal liberty. Bikram was preparing chicken dumplings that Lavine thought looked great!

Assemblymember Lavine attends a very moving 9/11 commemoration ceremony in Glen Cove. The events of this terrible day along with recent tragedies remind us that no matter our differences it is essential that we stand together united against all forms of hate.

As a co-sponsor of the “Stop Workers Exploitation in Public Education Act,” it’s an honor for Assemblymember Lavine to stand together with building trades leaders and elected officials from both sides of the aisle to support this important legislation. Lavine believes the bill will create a project labor agreement (PLA) between Long Island public school districts and local building trades unions to ensure construction projects are awarded to responsible, New York-based contractors that employ local workers. This will have the added effect of reducing corruption and worker exploitation in school construction and protecting taxpayers.

Assemblymember Lavine stops by North Shore Soup Kitchen in Glen Cove where Board Chair Bob Sherman and longtime volunteer Estelle Moore and many others are working hard to help those in need.

The Glen Cove community comes together for the final Downtown Sounds concert of the season.

Assemblymember Lavine is honored to present a citation to the night’s special guest, his good friend Lou-Ann Thompson, as she celebrates her 40th anniversary as an employee of Glen Floors.

Lavine also thanks Glen Cove Downtown BID Executive Director Jill Nossa and her team for putting together another great season of amazing concerts.

Assemblymember Lavine spends an insightful morning with Island Harvest food bank, learning about the delicious New York State Grown & Certified products they offer. As a top producer of fruits and vegetables, he found it was a great opportunity to see how New York's farmers produce locally and responsibly grown items from the farm to the kitchen table. During the visit, Lavine is also proud to announce a programmatic grant to support the work and mission of Island Harvest to help feed, train, and inspire our food-insecure neighbors.
(l-r) Joan Flynn, Glen Head resident and staff member for 17 years, Assemblymember Lavine; Randi Shubin Dresner, Island Harvest President & Chief Executive Officer

As the start of the fall semester approaches, Assemblymember Lavine is honored to attend and present a citation at the Career Day Inc. Summer Soirée at Nassau Community College. Lavine thanked (l-r) Executive Director Beth Bucheister for inspiring students through career choice awareness and NCC Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Maria Conzatti for hosting this wonderful event.

As summer winds down, Assemblymember Lavine tours and reads to the kids at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp.

Lavine read a heartwarming book which teaches kids how to cope with their own differences and treat others with the kindness and respect we all deserve…

…and enjoyed a tour of the facilities with (l-r) Clubhouse Coordinator Evelyn Ortiz and Childcare Director Olivia Lane.

Gina Wouters, President and CEO of Planting Fields Foundation, gives an informative tour to Assemblymember Lavine of the beautiful grounds at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park in Oyster Bay. Lavine, noting how he never gets tired of visiting, appreciated many new insights as he got a look at completed upgrades that are at once practical and aesthetic.

Here in beautiful Coe Hall, Lavine learns about plans for more improvements which will further enhance the attractiveness of this magnificent North Shore gem.