Outgoing Jericho Schools Assistant Superintendent Dr. Ben Ciuffo is presented with a citation in recognition of his years of dedicated service to the community at the Board of Education meeting at Jericho High School.

Co-owners of Peppercorns restaurant in Hicksville Sean Costello (left) and James Madden (right) are presented with a citation marking 40 years serving the community at a meeting of the Northwest Civic Association of Hicksville.

As part of the launch of Pride month, Assemblymember Lavine helps raise the Pride flag in downtown Glen Cove. Lavine is joined by (bottom left) event organizer Glen Cove City Councilwoman Marsha Silverman and (top right – l-r) Robert Zimmerman and GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. Lavine believes that in these dangerous times for democracy, and against fierce opposition, we must stand together in the fight for equality and the rights of all Americans to live however – and love whoever – they so choose.

Assemblymember Lavine pays tribute to the fallen at events in Glen Cove over the Memorial Day weekend. Here speaking at the city’s official Memorial Day ceremony. Special honors were given to Civil War Union Private John E. Miller who was born in Glen Cove and died along with tens of thousands at the notorious Andersonville Prison in Georgia….

Lavine is privileged to attend a moving wreath laying at the ‘Dough Boy Memorial’ in front of the Glen Cove Library.

Lavine presents a citation to Glen Cove High School Senior Jaida Ciampi, winner of the Glen Cove Library Echoes of Freedom essay contest. Jaida captured the essence of what Memorial Day is all about in her stirring essay paying tribute to the brave members of the armed forces who fought and died to preserve our freedom.

The Glen Cove Yacht Club celebrates its annual commissioning day ceremony with Assemblymember Lavine there to present a citation marking the occasion and wish everyone a fun and safe boating season.

Members of the American Jewish Congress have a timely and important discussion with Assemblymember Lavine and others at the Capitol in Albany. Lavine stands united with this organization and its mission to promote Jewish rights in America as well as strengthen the ties between the U.S. and Israel and work towards world peace.

President and Founder of Living Water for Women Lisa Cohn accepts a citation from Assemblymember Lavine at the organization's 10th anniversary celebration in Glen Cove. This wonderful organization helps disenfranchised & formerly incarcerated women struggling with addictions to overcome their weaknesses and nurture their strengths so that they may become vital members of the community.

Assemblymember Lavine and wife Ronnie attend a basketball game with special meaning in Plainview as members of the POB-JFK High School team take on Team Eshkol of Israel. Teens on the Israeli team come from the Kibbutzim most severely affected by the Oct 7th attack. One of the coaches was murdered and 3 players were kidnapped and eventually released. (l-r) Assemblymember Lavine; Jared Goerke, Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District Board of Education Trustee; Dr. Mary O'Meara, Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District Superintendent of Schools; Ronnie Lavine; Rick Lewis, Mid-Island Y JCC Chief Executive Officer

Assemblymember Lavine is joined by Colonel Jason Halloren (Ret), former Deputy Commandment of West Point and trustee of the Museum of the American Armor, and “FDR” living historian Gary Stamm prior to the start of World War II Weekend at Old Bethpage Village Restoration where a two day program will pay tribute to those who protected our freedoms some 80 years ago and Americans still in uniform.
Photo courtesy of the Museum of American Armor

Commodore Christopher Gioia joins Assemblymember Lavine at Hempstead Harbour Club’s 133rd opening day commissioning ceremony in Glen Cove. At the event, there were moving tributes to Robert Canavan, a longtime member and most recent commodore, who recently passed away. The event kicks-off the club’s 2024 season.

Gun violence activist Linda Beigel Schulman joins Assemblymember Lavine at the "Buckets 4 Beigel" basketball tournament in Glen Cove. Money raised at the event goes to the Scott J. Beigel Memorial Fund whose mission is to send at-risk, undeserved children touched by gun violence to summer sleep-away camp. Linda’s son Scott was murdered as he saved lives during the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL.

The hardworking team at North Shore Soup Kitchen in Glen Cove’s historic First Baptist Church welcomes Assemblymember Lavine. At the gathering, Lavine thanked NSSK Board Member Bob Sherman (third from left) for the tour and showing him how a $25,000 grant he helped secure is providing top-quality meals for people struggling in these difficult economic times.

Glen Cove’s Tiegerman Middle School is ADA compliant thanks to a grant to upgrade its facilities secured by Assemblymember Lavine. The school for children with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders now has an elevator, renovated bathrooms, and a ramp at the front entrance. To mark the completion of the project, Lavine visited the school and was warmly welcomed by students, teachers, and administrators.

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