You never know who you will run into at an event, and for Assemblymember Lavine, this was so true in Hicksville as he connects with not only one of the best players to wear a Jets uniform, but one of the greatest *people* to ever play the game. A tough, skilled athlete, what made Jets legend Marty Lyons special was heart, determination, and unceasing loyalty to his teammates. Marty has applied those same traits to what’s become one of the most successful charity organizations ever founded by a professional athlete. Lavine told Marty how proud he is of the work he’s done with the Marty Lyons Foundation, which has raised an astonishing $44 million over the years to fulfill the wishes of children diagnosed with terminal or life-threatening illnesses.

A special “topping out” ceremony is held at Cold Spring Harbor National Laboratory marking the placement of the final piece of steel for Phase 1 of its Foundations for the Future project.
(l-r) Bruce Stillman, Cold Spring Harbor National Laboratory President & CEO; Assemblymember Lavine; Hope Knight, Empire State Development, President, CEO & Commissioner; Kevin Law, Empire State Development Board Chair; Paul Haining, Skanska USA Senior Vice President; Steve Monez, Cold Spring Harbor National Laboratory Vice President, Chief Facilities Officer; Marilyn Simons Cold Spring Harbor National Laboratory Board Chair.

This massive undertaking will revolutionize the way health science research is conducted.

…and could not have been carried out without the financial support of New York State’s economic development agency Empire State Development.

Wishing a very happy 102nd birthday to Regency at Glen Cove Assisted Living resident Mei Fleischer! Assemblymember Lavine is honored to present Mei with a citation in recognition of this incredible achievement. Once one of Japan’s most talented and significant ballerinas, Mei still has a great spirit, and Lavine truly enjoyed getting to know her at this fantastic South Pacific Island-themed celebration.

Assemblymember Lavine wishes Mazel Tov to his dear friend David Black, who is stepping down after 14 years as Sid Jacobson JCC Executive Director. In Old Westbury, Lavine is proud to present David with a citation in recognition of his incredible accomplishments. David has been a transformative leader, guiding this institution to greater heights while being an unwavering supporter of Israel. Lavine noted that he has left an indelible mark on our community and will be greatly missed.

New York Secretary of State Walter Mosley joins Assemblymember Lavine at a groundbreaking at the Hicksville LIRR station where an old commuter parking lot will soon be transformed into a vibrant open public space for commuters and area residents to enjoy.

Lavine expressed his appreciation to Governor Hochul for steering nearly $6 Million from the state's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) to help pay for this remarkable project which is part of the ongoing revitalization of the downtown area.

Assemblymember Lavine attends a Court of Honor ceremony in Glen Cove where he presents a citation to Michael Mazarredo in recognition of his reaching the rank of Eagle Scout.

Governor Hochul joins Assemblymember Lavine at a meeting of the Hicksville Public Schools Board of Education. Included in the approved state budget was the governor’s initiative to ban smartphones in schools with the implementation being left up to local school districts…

Here in Hicksville, Lavine and Hochul get a first-hand look at this in action as school administrators work with stakeholders to fine-tune their plan for the upcoming school year.

For Assemblymember Lavine there might be no better place to beat the heat in the midst of an oppressive heat wave than a library. Lavine joins Governor Hochul for a visit to Hicksville Public Library to check in on patrons enjoying a break from the sweltering conditions outside.

Lavine appreciates the important role libraries play in serving the community in so many ways such as this…

He also noted the governor’s decisive actions in declaring a state of emergency in anticipation of the brutal weather to keep New Yorkers safe.

At the NOSH Delivers! Day of Service, volunteers decorate and stuff bags used to provide breakfast and lunch for kids when federally funded school meals are not available.

At the event, Assemblymember Lavine thanked the entire NOSH team for working with his office on a food drive which has so far resulted in an incredible 1,500 lbs. of items collected for hundreds of North Shore families.

Assemblymember Lavine takes part in Memorial Day commemorations in Glen Cove as the nation pauses to pay tribute to members of the military who made the ultimate sacrifice. At a solemn ceremony Lavine presents a citation to a dear friend, Vietnam Veteran Tony Jimenez, who remains a tireless advocate for veterans in the community and was selected as the Grand Marshal of this year’s parade.

Lavine also presents a citation to the brothers of this year’s honoree, Glen Cove native Sergeant William ‘Billy’ Morse, whose life was tragically cut short in Vietnam when he was killed in action during the Tet Offensive in 1968.

Following the ceremony, Lavine taking part in the city’s annual parade where there was a great turnout by the community on a beautiful day. Here marching with Vietnam Veteran Howard Stillwagon, Commander of Glen Cove VFW Post 347, and his beloved service dog Cruiser.

Kicking off the weekend, Lavine joins local veterans for a ceremony at Glen Cove’s Morgan Park where he presented a citation to Glen Cove High School student Michael Renga, winner of the Glen Cove Salutes essay contest which pays tribute to veterans and those who died in service to the nation.

The Machida family annual BBQ in Glen Cove brings the community together, and Assemblymember Lavine is there to take part. Lavine thanked host Bob Machida for his hospitality and his dedication to celebrating our cultural diversity at a time when too many are denigrating it.

The Westbury / New Cassel community comes together for the annual spring planting and clean-up organized by the Westbury Hills Civic Association.

To Lavine's delight, even dogs were part of this wonderful event which left this highly trafficked spot near the Northern State Parkway truly beautified.

Assemblymember Lavine is a guest for a special two-part episode of the Holocaust Museum and Tolerance Center’s hmTv podcast. Lavine had a thoughtful conversation with host Dr. Susanne Seperson covering many topics, including the general rise in antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment, and his personal connection to the Holocaust. On this being the 100th episode, Lavine also expressed congratulations to Founder and Executive Producer Bernie Furshpan on the incredible success of this very worthwhile endeavor.

Assemblymember Lavine hosts a series of ‘Coffee Chats’ where he listened to constituents and residents of the surrounding area talk about issues of concern and provided an update on what he’s doing in Albany.  Among the many topics addressed were funding for education and Medicaid, road safety, quality of life concerns, and the recently passed state budget.

The Coffee Chats took place over the first three Saturdays in May at locations throughout the 13th Assembly District, starting with Southdown Coffee in Glen Cove…

Followed by the Empire Diner in Hicksville…

And finally, at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library. Lavine thanked all who participated for taking the time to turn out and hopes to provide more opportunities for community engagement in the future.

Assemblymember Lavine joins the celebration at New York Institute of Technology Long Island campus in Brookville for the grand opening of its Biomedical Research, Innovation, and Imaging Center (BRIIC).  Lavine poses with NYIT President Hank Foley at the event.

Donald Booth, Vice President, Capital Planning & Facilities gives Lavine a personal tour of the state-of-the-art facility, taking a moment to show him the massive generator funded by his grant.

The annual National Association of Jewish Legislators (NAJL) breakfast in Albany is an especially emotional one this year as the New York Chapter, of which Assemblymember Lavine is president, experiences Hate Ends Now: The Cattle Car Exhibit. While we are fortunate to live in a time and place where we can never truly comprehend the unspeakable horror experienced by Jews and other targets of Nazi Germany, this incredible exhibit provides a small glimpse into what it was like to have everything taken from you and sent to your probable death - no different from an animal to slaughter.

Lavine speaks with Hate Ends Now CEO Todd Cohn outside the exhibit. Lavine is a firm believer that we must fight hate through education, and the more we understand what actually happened, the better we will be able to ensure that it never happens again.

Assemblymember Lavine finds few things are more gratifying than helping improve the lives of his constituents. Lavine is proud to be at the ribbon-cutting for a newly renovated kitchen at a Life's WORC group home in Westbury which was funded with a $125,000 grant he secured.

Lavine poses for a selfie after a tour of the house given by resident Brett and his lovely fiancée Megan (center / (l-r) in yellow & green shirt).

Brett shows Lavine how to operate the refrigerator, one of several high-tech appliances featured in the state-of-the-art kitchen.