North Shore, LI – The use of corporal punishment will no longer be legal in any school in the State of New York thanks to legislation sponsored by Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore). The new law (A05010), signed by Governor Kathy Hochul,...

North Shore, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore), President of the New York Chapter of the National Association of Jewish Legislators and a member of NAJL’s national board of directors, issues the following statement on the murderous...

Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) and Glen Cove City Councilwoman Danielle Fugazy Scagliola are expressing support for changes implemented by the MTA.The two have been working closely with officials from the MTA to...

Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine has sent a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urging him to withdraw his support of a judicial overhaul bill which will significantly weaken the Israeli Supreme Court’s powers. The...

BAYVILLE, NEW YORK – The facilities at a seaside Bayville recreation area are much improved thanks to a grant secured by Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore).The grant, in the amount of $225,000 covers the cost associated with the renovation...

New York, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) has met with one of New York State’s leading rabbis to discuss a recent rise in anti-Semitism, specifically, the hate-filled speech at the May 12 CUNY Law School commencement.On June...

“Today, the last day of Pride Month, the U.S. Supreme Court's far-right majority ruled in favor of a business owner who wants to refuse services to same-sex couples. This repugnant decision is yet another example of the court desperately trying to turn...

Albany, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) has sent a letter to CUNY Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez condemning a hate-filled speech at the May 12 law school commencement and the failure of school officials to immediately denounce...

Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) is sponsoring new legislation to protect abortion rights. The New York Santoro Provider Protection Act of 2023 (A6904) comes as more and more states are passing their own legislation...

Albany, New York – A Long Island cadet at the United States Military Academy is recognized by the New York State Assembly. CDT Gregory Kies of Plainview was introduced by his Assemblymember, Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) as part of West Point Day on...

Plainview, New York – A highway crossing in Plainview will forever be known for a police officer tragically killed while doing his sworn duty to enforce the law. With family members joining elected officials and current and former law enforcement personnel,...

Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) is expressing support for the Plainview-Old Bethpage Board of Education’s letter to Congressman George Santos requesting that he withdraw his proposal to have the AR-15 named the...

Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) and Glen Cove City Councilwoman Danielle Fugazy Scagliola have sent a joint letter to Janno Lieber, Chair/CEO Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Catherine Rinaldi, Interim LIRR...

Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) reads to kids as part of a national program meant to encourage reading at home. Lavine read the book Stella Luna to Miss Pilewski’s third grade class at Glen Cove’s Connolly Elementary...

Glen Cove, New York – Thanks to the efforts of Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore), members of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 347 are closer to finally going home again.Nearly a year and a half after a fire forced the closure of the building...

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) has issued the following statement on Congressman-Elect George Santos:  “I am deeply troubled by the bizarre allegations surrounding our Congressman-Elect George Santos.It is grotesquely...

Brooklyn, New York – A local artist who painted the official portrait of former First Lady Michelle Obama, is recognized by two prominent North Shore elected officials. Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) and Senator James Gaughran (D-Northport)...

Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) has announced the kick-off of his annual toy drive. Lavine will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped gifts which will go to families in need from the Hicksville Boys & Girls Club....

North Shore, LI – A grant secured by Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore, LI) will go towards making capital improvements for Hicksville Public Schools. As a result of redistricting, Lavine will represent the area of Hicksville north of Old...

North Shore, LI – A vastly improved softball field in the North Shore School District is ready for action thanks to a $250,000 State grant secured by Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore, LI). The funding enabled the district to make major upgrades...