Assemblymember Lavine had so much fun at the Glen Cove Senior Center Memorial Day luncheon.

Lavine thanked Executive Director Christine Rice, Activities Coordinator Eric Shuman, and the entire staff for their dedication to providing our seniors stimulating events and activities….

In addition to catching up with many of the attendees, Lavine announced a $30,000 grant he secured to support the center’s operating costs.

Assemblymember Lavine speaks at the annual National Association of Jewish Legislators Breakfast in Albany organized by his office along with Assemblymember David Weprin. This year’s special guest of honor, Hank Greenberg, spokesperson for the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York, led an informative discussion about the alarming surge in antisemitism we are now witnessing.

Time and again it’s made clear that given the opportunity, people want to help, and Assemblymember Lavine’s peanut butter and jelly drive was no exception. Lavine thanked all who generously donated, with a special shout out to Connolly Elementary School in Glen Cove…

…and Sea Cliff Elementary School for participating as collection sites.

Lavine said it felt great to be able to hand over dozens of jars to NOSH Delivers! food pantry so it could provide for those in need.

Assemblymember Lavine was honored to present a citation to outgoing North Shore Central School District Superintendent Dr. Christopher Zublionis in recognition of all he has done for the community over these past few years. Lavine said it was his privilege to work closely with Chris and his dedicated administrative team to help this wonderful school system reach new levels of excellence in and out of the classroom. He also wished him the very best as he begins a new chapter in his life as the new superintendent of the Plainedge Unified School District.

Assemblymember Lavine had a very nice meeting with students from Yeshiva Darchei Torah in Far Rockaway, Queens. Lavine thanked Shmulie Hartstein of Kol Yisroel for organizing this event. Shmulie continues to be a strong advocate for better safety around houses of worship in the state of New York.

Assemblymember Lavine is proud to wear a purple ribbon on his lapel to show solidarity with survivors of domestic violence. It was all part of an advocacy day organized by the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence aimed at getting survivors access to the life-saving services they need.

Assemblymember Lavine is honored to present a citation to the owner of La Placita in Glen Cove, Salvador ‘Sal’ Diaz, in recognition of his efforts to help North Shore families who continue to struggle with food insecurity.

On this day, La Placita worked with Nosh Delivers! food pantry, La Fuerza Unita, Inc. and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, the lead organization for the Long Island Clean Energy Hub, to collect food for those in need.

Assemblymember Lavine presents a citation to artist Nabil Azamy in recognition of his exhibit at Glen Cove Library entitled "The Art of Genomics." Lavine wished Nabil the very best as he continues to pursue his art career, which he describes as a “labor of love.”

As a steadfast supporter of the arts, it was an honor for Assemblymember Lavine to present a citation to the Jericho High School Jazz Band at the Capitol in Albany. Lavine truly enjoyed their performance which was part of the annual Music in Our Schools Month sponsored by New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA).

One of the most rewarding aspects of representing the 13th Assembly District for Assemblymember Lavine is working with organizations like AHRC Nassau. Led by CEO Stanfort Perry, the entire team at this extraordinary organization is dedicated to providing the best possible support for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
(l-r) Perry, along with Paul Giordano, AHRC Nassau Board President, and Jerri Walker, Director of Thomas S. Gulotta Wheatley Farms and Arts Center at AHRC Nassau.

Just before Vietnam Veterans Day, Assemblymember Lavine honors the sacrifices of Vietnam veterans and their families. This day is especially meaningful for him as he thinks about a childhood friend who did not make it home. Lavine is joined by veterans in the chamber as he speaks on a resolution memorializing the governor to proclaim March 29, 2026, as Vietnam Veterans Day in the State of New York. (K.1092)

An emotional moment at the New York State Capitol in Albany as the Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag was formally presented the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services, Viviana DeCohen by its creator, U.S. Air Force Veteran, Kevin W. Hertell.

Lavine is proud to be sponsoring a legislative package which will help veterans struggling with their mental health, including A07657, designating the "Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag" as the official state flag for the raising of awareness of veteran suicide.

Lavine is also the sponsor of additional legislation to help prevent veterans’ suicides: A9645, establishing the Veteran Suicide Mortality Review Board within the Department of Health, and A10163, which relates to pre-release briefings for incarcerated veterans regarding available federal and state benefits.

As sponsor of a legislative package which will help veterans struggling with their mental health, including A07657, designating the "Suicide Awareness and Remembrance Flag" (SAR) as the official state flag for the raising of awareness of veteran suicide, Assemblymember Lavine participates in a special event at SUNY Empire State in Saratoga Springs sponsored by the New York State Dept of Veterans Services. Lavine is joined by (l-r) New York State Dept. of Veteran Services Commissioner Viviana DeCohen; Assemblymember Steve Stern, Chair of the New York State Assembly Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Kevin W. Hertell, United States Air Force Veteran & creator of the SAR flag; Benjamin Pomerance, New York State Dept. of Veteran Services Deputy Counsel

Met Council is once again helping food-insecure Jewish New Yorkers celebrate Passover this year and Assemblymember Lavine was proud to lend a hand as it distributed high-quality, kosher-for-Passover food at no cost at the Sid Jacobson JCC in East Hills.

Lavine was joined by a group of young students at the distribution event which took place at the JCC Annex. He also expressed his gratitude to Met Council and the JCC for all these wonderful organizations do for the community and wished ‘Chag Sameach’ to all who are celebrating Passover.

Whether it’s helping those in need when disaster strikes or preventing it from happening in the first place, the American Red Cross has never been more essential – especially with the extremes brought on by the climate crisis. As a longtime supporter of this wonderful organization which works hand in hand with government, Assemblymember Lavine is honored to be selected as its New York State Legislator of the Year.

(l-r) Desiree Ramos Reiner, External Affairs Officer, American Red Cross Greater New York Region; Assemblymember Dana Levenberg; Assemblymember Lavine; John Waldman, Regional Sr. Director of Government and Community Relations, American Red Cross Greater New York Region; Denise Bloise, Manager of Government and Community Relations, American Red Cross Greater New York Region at awards ceremony in Albany.

Assemblymember Lavine thanks the Ahavas Bais Yaakov of Monsey, a Jewish girls' school in Rockland County, for hosting a wonderful luncheon in Albany. Lavine enjoyed meeting this group of young women who were in town to get a first-hand understanding of how government functions at the state level as part of a civics program.

It’s always so much fun for Assemblymember Lavine to participate in the PARP (Pick A Reading Partner) program…

This year Lavine has the pleasure of reading to fourth and fifth graders at Landing Elementary School in Glen Cove where the kids were fully engaged and asked thoughtful questions.

Lavine with Landing Elementary School Students on PARP Day

Lavine with Landing Elementary School Students on PARP Day

Assemblymember Lavine has so much fun at the Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club in Locust Valley where he attended a girls’ basketball game. In addition to flipping a coin in a special pre-game ceremony, Lavine enjoyed spending some time with coaches and players who really impressed with their skills and sense of teamwork.

While it was an honor to be recognized, Lavine noted that it's Executive Director Melissa Rhodes and her extraordinary staff who deserve the credit for their dedication to the kids and the community at large.

In Albany, Assemblymember Lavine joins wife Ronnie and members of Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund in support of women’s rights, which are human rights. Lavine said, "We will not sit passively as Trump-influenced states with authoritarian governments enact laws suppressing basic freedoms as they work to restrict or outright ban abortion."

As Chairman of the Assembly Judiciary Committee, Assemblymember Lavine has the honor of joining his legislative colleagues in presiding over a joint budget hearing on public protection. One of the highlights for him was being able to speak with New York State Chief Administrative Judge, the Honorable Joseph Zayas, about issues facing our court system, including the impact of increased immigration enforcement.

Sometimes laws need some tweaking, as is the case with the Cannabis Law. Assemblymember Lavine speaks out in support of A10140, which makes changes necessary to protect the community by restricting the distance of licensed cannabis shops from schools and houses of worship.

The disturbing rise in antisemitism is among the topics discussed in Albany as Assemblymember Lavine, along with several Members of the Assembly, meets with newly elected New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin (second to right of AM Lavine). Lavine noted that he looks forward to working closely with Speaker Menin in the fight against hate and other important issues affecting New Yorkers.