The future is bright for the Gold Coast Public Library in Glen Head. Assemblymember Lavine presents a citation marking the occasion to Nancy Benchimol, Gold Coast Public Library Board of Trustees President and Michael Morea, Gold Coast Public Library Director, at a groundbreaking ceremony for the new library which is expected to open in the spring of 2025.

Governor Kathy Hochul welcomes Assemblymember Lavine and other elected officials to join in the celebration of the completion of the Village of Westbury Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) projects. The results are nothing less than spectacular - transformative changes in infrastructure and facilities that make Westbury an attractive destination everyone can be proud of.
Photo courtesy of the Office of Governor Kathy Hochul

A proud moment for an amazing person as Life's WORC renames one of its buildings in Garden City after founder Victoria Schneps-Yunis. Assemblymember Lavine presents a citation recognizing her efforts to help the special needs community and is pleased to have secured a capital grant which will help pay for improved facilities for those who are served by this wonderful organization.

The Long Island Arts Alliance welcomes Assemblymember Lavine to the Huntington Arts Council to share in the announcement of a new study that documents the incredible success of Long Island’s nonprofit arts and culture industry. As a patron of the arts himself, Lavine expresses appreciation for the people in various roles throughout the community who recognize the important role arts and culture play in our society from educating our youth to boosting the local economy. With (l-r) Lauren Wagner, Long Island Arts Alliance Executive Director and Roger Tilles, Long Island Arts Alliance Founder

The revitalization of the waterfront in Glen Cove continues with the ribbon-cutting of The Green at Garvies Point - a beautiful piece of architecture which further enhances this once-blighted area, but it also serves the purpose of providing additional affordable housing options on the North Shore.

Assemblymember Lavine thanks the fine officers of the Nassau County Police Department 2nd Precinct Problem Oriented Policing (POP) unit by presenting a citation at the regular meeting of the Northwest Civic Association of Hicksville. Lavine is joined by Nassau County Legislator Arnold W. Drucker at the event.

Assemblymember Lavine visits SUNY Old Westbury for a very informative seminar focusing on inclusion. Thanks to the leadership of SUNY Old Westbury President Dr. Timothy E. Sams, this incredible school is setting the standard for the critical importance of diversity in higher education. After the event, Lavine is joined by Dr. Sams and Indian-American student Amrushaa Muralidhar, a panelist at the seminar, who says she chose the school for the diversity it so richly encompasses.

Considering the current state of affairs for Jews in the aftermath of Hamas’ unprovoked act of terror on the State of Israel, it’s more important than ever to remember one of the darkest single days in modern Jewish history. On November 9–10, 1938, Nazi leaders unleashed a series of pogroms against the Jewish population in Europe. It came to be known as Kristallnacht (The Night of Broken Glass) because of the shattered glass that littered the streets after the vandalism and destruction of Jewish-owned businesses, synagogues, and homes. While denounced by the U.S. government and other democracies, not enough was done to recognize that this was only the beginning. Assemblymember Lavine attends a commemoration ceremony at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County in Glen Cove.

With Veterans Day approaching, Assemblymember Lavine sponsors a wonderful event at Glen Cove High School where history came to life for some very special students. The students met and presented local veterans with a star from an American flag that is no longer in service while each veteran responded in kind by giving students pocket constitutions. It was a great opportunity to learn from these brave men and women, who risked their lives to fight for our freedom, and show them that they are appreciated.

Photo courtesy of Glen Cove City School District

Joined by Principal Rabbi Kalman Fogel, Assemblymember Lavine meets with students at Mercaz Academy in Plainview. Lavine had a thoughtful discussion with the students about his role as a legislator and how government works.

Congratulations to Harmony Healthcare Long Island on the opening of its fully renovated Hempstead location which provides the necessary space to offer additional services such as dental, optometry, care management, and lab services to the community. It was a privilege for Assemblymember Lavine to present a citation to President and CEO David Nemiroff at the event.

As war rages in Israel in the aftermath of the attack by Hamas, Assemblymember Lavine attends a vigil at Congregation Tifereth Israel in Glen Cove. Among the attendees was Israel Nitzan, former Deputy Consul General & Acting Consul General of Israel. While condemning the outrageous and unprovoked attack by Hamas and expressing ardent support for the people of Israel, Lavine says we must also remain united as a community in what is a fight for the very existence of democracy.

In the aftermath of Hamas’ unprovoked attack on Israel, Assemblymember Lavine attends several vigils including a very poignant event at the Sid Jacobson JCC in Greenvale. In his remarks, Lavine not only condemns the attack but calls for unity in what he says is a fight for the very essence of democracy.

Assemblymember Lavine salutes Hamza Byas and Adnan Choudhury at a Boy Scout-led event to honor Muslim-American veterans at the Islamic Center of Long Island in Westbury.

A moving funeral service at Calverton National Cemetery for U.S. Army Sgt. Bernard J. Sweeney Jr. Sweeney’s remains were only recently identified some 80 years after he was killed during one of World War II’s fiercest battles – the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944.

Marine Corps veteran Fred Nielsen and his daughter Vicki join Assemblymember Lavine at the Glen Cove VFW with a very special American flag. Nielsen, the founder of the Glen Cove Veterans Council, had reached out to the office of Assemblymember Lavine in search of a flag that had flown over the state Capitol in Albany. Through the extensive efforts of the office, and assistance at the state and federal level, such a flag was secured and finally given to Fred and Vicki, leader of a Cub Scout pack in Port Washington. The flag will eventually be presented by Vicki’s scouts to a North Shore veteran in a special ceremony to honor him for his service to our country.

As the new school year begins in full swing, Assemblymember Lavine expresses his gratitude to everyone who donated to his school supplies drive making it a tremendous success. Through the generosity of the community, he was able to help provide dozens of needy children in the 13th Assembly District with the essential tools they need to be the best they can be.

Assemblymember Lavine visits the Sid Jacobson JCC in East Hills to help assemble bags of food and other items essential for people in need on the North Shore to be able to welcome the Jewish New Year with dignity and joy. The bags consist of items donated by Met Council, America’s largest Jewish charity dedicated to serving the needy.
(l-r) Ben Zaientz, Senior Manager of Agency Relations, Met Council; Assemblymember Lavine; Susan Berman, Vice-President of Community Engagement, Sid Jacobson JCC; Dina Shuster, Deputy Director, Sid Jacobson JCC; Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti

With the first day of school fast approaching, Assemblymember Lavine is honored to present a citation to Beth Bucheister, Executive Director of Career Day Inc. at its kick-off event in Jericho. Lavine thanking Beth and her hard-working Board of Directors for inspiring children at any academic level to set career goals and opening their eyes to the many possibilities available to them.

Long Island Railroad Interim President Cathy Rinaldi joins Assemblymember Lavine at a press conference at Glen Street station in Glen Cove to formally announce changes to the train schedule which will help riders of the Oyster Bay branch save time. Lavine is proud to have worked closely with his colleague in government, Glen Cove City Councilwoman Danielle Fugazy Scagliola, along with officials from the MTA, to make these changes become a reality.

Assemblymember Lavine enjoys a return to LIU Post for the Camp Helen Keller end of camp show. As always, the children put on an amazing performance, due in part to not only all their hard work, but that of the counselors and specialists who helped prepare them for their big day. Lavine also had a chance to meet with Sue Ruzenski, CEO of Helen Keller Services and to thank her for all she does for the community.

Assemblymember Lavine joins Island Harvest CEO Randi Shubin Dresner at the food bank’s headquarters in Melville to help package boxes for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Once ready to go, the boxes then are delivered to seniors in need across Long Island.

Assemblymember Lavine visits Harmony Healthcare Long Island at its Westbury location as part of National Health Center Week.The great people in this wonderful organization do the community a service by providing affordable, quality health services to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.
(l-r) Susan Kristie, Director of Development, Community Health Association of New York State; Assemblymember Lavine; Julie Harnisher Director of Population Health, Harmony Health Care Long Island; Sheri Grant, Senior Community Outreach Coordinator, Harmony Healthcare Long Island

Assemblymember Lavine joins volunteers with Island Harvest food bank to help distribute food to those in need at the Glen Cove Senior Housing Authority apartments in Glen Cove. Food insecurity continues to be a very real problem for many people here in Nassau County and Island-wide and we must do anything we can to help.

National Night Out brings the community together in Glen Cove.  It’s an opportunity for people to get to know the law enforcement officers sworn to protect them.  Assemblymember Lavine presents a citation recognizing this year’s special honoree, Spiro Tsirkas, Director of the Glen Cove Youth Bureau.Spiro has spent more than 14 years providing the youth of Glen Cove with many positive opportunities both academically and through sport.

Assemblymember Lavine stops by First Presbyterian Church in Glen Cove to see the smiling faces, and even practice a little magic, at La Fuerza Unida Summer Camp.

Assemblymember Lavine joins (l-r) Rabbi Irwin Huberman and Cantor Gustavo Gitlin at the installation of Congregation Tifereth Israel’s new Board of Directors officiated by Lavine.

The future is now at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library! Assemblymember Lavine joins new director Maryanne Ferro and others for the official opening of four EV charging stations in the library’s recently renovated parking lot. The stations are being made available for the community as we continue to deal with climate change and make progress towards the elimination of fossil fuels.

The pickleball craze comes to Bayville! Working closely with the Village of Bayville, Assemblymember Lavine secured a grant to improve the facilities at West Harbor Beach, including two brand new pickleball courts. With the funding, the village was also able to renovate the playground and concession stand. Lavine joins (l-r) Bayville Village Trustee Bob Nigro, Bayville Village Trustee Anne Walsh, Bayville Mayor Steve Minicozzi, Bayville Deputy Mayor Bob De Natale, and Bayville Clerk Treasurer Maria Alfano-Hardy for a ribbon-cutting.

From generosity to smiles! A heartwarming scene in Melville as 52 extremely excited children were sent on their way to Camp Herrlich thanks to $78,000 raised by the Scott J. Beigel Memorial Fund. All this made possible by the tireless efforts of Linda Beigel Schulman whose son Scott was tragically murdered while saving the lives of others during the Parkland High School massacre.

Assemblymember Lavine offers congratulations to Siobhan Miller and Stephen Vitale, owners of Rumble Boxing, downtown Glen Cove’s newest business, at its ribbon-cutting ceremony.

New leadership at one of Nassau County’s historic landmarks, The Bryant Library in Roslyn. Assemblymember Lavine meets with new Director, Michele Lipson and her team to discuss ways to make this local treasure even better.
(l-r) Assemblymember Lavine, Michele Lipson, Bryant Library Director, Deepa Chandra, Bryant Library Assistant Director, Shelby Schwartz, Bryant Library Director of Public Relations and Programming.

One of Assemblymember Lavine’s favorite aspects of his job is getting out in the district and spending time with constituents. This hot summer day was especially satisfying as he was able to meet the wonderful kids at Camp Helen Keller. The camp for low-vision children is located on the LIU Post campus in Greenvale and is run by Helen Keller Services. The amazing staff is led by Camp Director Stephanie MacLennan, seen here with one of the camp’s many shining faces.

A recent rise in anti-Semitism, including a hate-filled speech at the CUNY law school commencement, is the topic of discussion as Assemblymember Lavine meets with Rabbi Joseph Potasnik, Executive Vice President of The New York Board of Rabbis, Inc. at Potasnik's Manhattan office. Potasnik and Assemblymember Lavine share a commitment to fighting anti-Semitism in any way possible.

Downtown Sounds returns to Glen Cove to rock Friday nights. At the summer kick-off, Assemblymember Lavine presents outgoing Glen Cove Downtown BID Director Patricia Holman with a citation in recognition of all she has done for the community. The night also featured a special appearance by Glen Cove’s own Richie Cannata – an incredible musician who played saxophone as part of Billy Joel’s backing band.