Press Releases

Assemblymember Lavine Expresses Thanks for Successful Toy Drive

Dear Friends: I want to offer my sincerest thanks to the multitude of friends and neighbors who graciously donated to help make our annual toy drive the most successful to date.We collected hundreds of great toys which were dropped off and given to kids...

Assemblymember Lavine Recognizes Environmental Good Samaritan

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Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) presented a citation to Glen Cove resident Joe Douso, for his efforts to protect the local environment.Douso alerted authorities to a broken pipe that was allowing raw sewage to mix with...

Assemblymember Lavine Delivers Toys to Glen Cove Day Care Center

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Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) delivered toys collected during his holiday toy drive for kids at the Glen Cove Child Day Care Center today.The facility had been severely damaged by flooding associated with the remnants...

Assemblymember Lavine Recognizes the Bryant Library for Leading the Way on Elimination of Late Fees

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Roslyn, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) is recognizing the Bryant Library in Roslyn for its decision to eliminate late fees.Two years ago, the library became the first in Nassau County to go fine-free for as a way to encourage...

Assemblymember Lavine Continues to Recognize the Efforts of First Responders and Essential Workers

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Westbury, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) is recognizing several area first responders and essential workers for their tireless efforts during the pandemic. Lavine was on hand at the Essential Workers Better Together event Thursday...

Assemblymember Lavine Statement on Release of Impeachment Investigation Report

Glen Cove, New York – Assembly Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) has issued the following statement in response to the release by the Committee of a report completed by lawyers from Davis Polk & Wardwell, LLP concerning allegations...

Assemblymember Lavine Announces Annual Toy Drive to Benefit Glen Cove Day Care Center

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GLEN COVE, NEW YORK – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) has announced the kick-off of his Annual Toy Drive. Lavine will be accepting new, unwrapped gifts which will go to families in need from the Glen Cove Day Care Center which was severely...

Assemblymember Lavine Issues Statement after Attending Surrogates Association Conference

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New Paltz, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) issued the following statement after attending the New York State Surrogates Association’s fall meeting at Mohonk Mountain House, outside New Paltz, New York: One of the benefits of...

Lavine Statement on Signing of ‘Ghost Guns’ Bill into Law

WESTBURY, NEW YORK — Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) issued the following statement regarding the signing today by Governor Hochul of the Scott J. Beigel Unfinished Receiver Act, banning the sale and possession of so-called ‘ghost guns,’...

Assemblymember Lavine Presents Citation to Female Pioneer Evelyn Kandel

Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) is recognizing the accomplishments of one of America’s female pioneers. Lavine issued a citation to Evelyn Kandel in honor of her being named a Living Legend by the Military Women’s...

Assemblymember Lavine Honors Alumni at Westbury High School Homecoming Celebration

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Westbury, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Westbury) is recognizing several members of the Westbury community for their positive impact. Lavine was on hand at this weekend’s Westbury High School Alumni of Distinction Award ceremony as part...

Lavine Recognizes Plainview-Old Bethpage Schools

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Plainview, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) has issued a Citation to the Plainview-Old Bethpage School district in appreciation of their continued dedication to our hard working students. The Citation comes following Governor Hochul’s...

Lavine Secures Grant for Westbury Seniors

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Westbury, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) has secured a programmatic funding grant for the Westbury Senior Citizens Center. The funding will be used to helpprovide seniors with a wide variety of programs and services.Lavine stopped...

Assemblymember Lavine Welcomes Vietnam War Memorial Replica

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North Hempstead, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) attended a special ceremony at North Hempstead Beach Park today where those lost in the Vietnam War were remembered. Lavine, Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, and other elected officials,...

Lavine Secures Grant for Oyster Bay’s Life Enrichment Center

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Oyster Bay, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) has secured a programmatic funding grant to the Life Enrichment Center in Oyster Bay.The funding will be used to help the club provide area seniors with a wide variety of programs and...

Assemblymember Lavine Lauds New Caregiver Center at Glen Cove Hospital

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Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) has presented a Citation to Glen Cove Hospital in recognition of the opening of its new Caregiver Center. Lavine joined Rebecca Koltun and her family, other elected officials, and hospital...

Assemblymember Lavine Honors Syosset World War II Veteran with Citation

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Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) presented a Citation to Syosset VFW Post 6394 in recognition of the life and heroism of late World War II veteran Constantino “Gus” Scutari. Lavine presented the Citation at the Post’s...

Assemblymember Lavine Secures Funding for ESPOIR Youth Programs in Westbury

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Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) has secured programmatic funding for ESPOIR Youth Programs, Inc in Westbury.Lavine stopped by the ESPOIR facility on Monday (9/27) to see how the After School Program is up and running...

Assemblymember Lavine Supports Abortion Rights

Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) continues to support the legal battle to protect women’s reproductive rights. Lavine is a founding member of the New York State Bipartisan Pro-Choice Legislative Caucus which filed...

Plainview Seniors Thank Assemblymember Lavine for Securing Grant at Welcome Back Breakfast

Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) has secured a programmatic funding grant to the Plainview-Old Bethpage Senior Citizens Club.The funding will be used to help the club provide services such as transportation and social...