A double dose of support from Assemblymember Lavine for the Village of East Hills. At an event marking the 20th anniversary of The Park at East Hills, Lavine joined outgoing Mayor Michael Koblenz for the announcement of a $250,000 grant. The funding will cover the cost of a brand-new state-of-the-art sanitation truck which will help sustain the quality of life for residents for years to come.

Lavine was also privileged to present a citation to Koblenz, by all accounts the man most responsible for this incredible park’s creation.

Mayor Koblenz will soon be stepping down from his role to be succeeded by Deputy Mayor Brian Meyerson.

While the Jewish High Holy Days are a time of celebration, they’re also a time for reflection and appreciation of what we have and how we can help those less fortunate. This was the spirit felt when Assemblymember Lavine visited Eisler United Food Pantry in Woodbury where he met with Town of Oyster Bay Chabad Rabbi Shmuel Lipszyc.

Rabbi Lipszyc shows Lavine food that will be distributed to those in need.

Lipszyc and his team are committed to serving local individuals kosher food throughout the year, but it’s especially important to enable families in need to be able to celebrate this special occasion without worrying about the cost.

With the new school year upon us, it’s a whole new ballgame for student-athletes at Roslyn High School! Thanks in part to a $250,000 grant Assemblymember Lavine secured, the Roslyn School District was able to significantly enhance the school’s sports complex with a brand-new multipurpose field for baseball, soccer, and marching band activities, new tennis courts, track and field areas, plus many infrastructure upgrades. After meeting with the district administrators back in 2024, Lavine's office fast-tracked the grant’s approval, enabling construction to get started right away. Lavine said he was immensely proud to have made this state-of-the-art, well-utilized project a reality.

Assemblymember Lavine was proud to announce $30,000 in funding to support the Holocaust Museum and Tolerance Center of Nassau County in Glen Cove. A firm believer that we must fight hate through education, Lavine believes the work done here is essential to stemming the rising tide of antisemitism we are seeing not just here but globally.

Lavine also joined Alan Mindel, host of the Influential Origins podcast and a member of the HMTC Board of Directors, to discuss antisemitism and how his life’s journey influenced my passion to stand up to hatred and discrimination against not just Jews but anyone perceived as ‘the other.’

The Life Enrichment Center at Oyster Bay is always buzzing with activity – just as it should be. Assemblymember Lavine enjoys each and every visit there, but it was especially nice for him to announce a $125,000 grant for internal renovations along with another $30,000 to support the center’s various wellness, socialization, and educational programs. Lavine joined Executive Director Judy Palumbo (furthest left) and her incredible staff for the big announcement.

Lavine relishes the opportunity to meet with all of his constituents but especially appreciates the contributions of our beloved veterans.

With inflation continuing to increase at an alarming rate, more families than ever are finding it difficult to make ends meet, let alone put together a holiday meal. Thanks to Met Council and the Sid Jacobson JCC in East Hills, Jewish families in need will be able to celebrate the High Holy Days with dignity and joy. Assemblymember Lavine was proud to be back at the JCC, along with Met Council representatives and volunteers to lend a hand in assembling bags at this annual event that serves the community.
(l-r) Michael Schlank, Sid Jacobson JCC Executive Director; Emily Neverosky, Met Council Agency Relations Associate; Susan Berman, Sid Jacobson JCC Managing Director, Community Engagement; Alice Burlinski, Director, Met Council Volunteer Services & Donor Relations

Lavine puts his artistic skills to work as he joins volunteers in creating bag labels.

…and then it was time to go to work as Lavine and the volunteers packed dozens of bags filled with holiday essentials.

It was truly an epic celebration as residents and officials joined Lavine for the ribbon-cutting!

At the grand opening of EPIC Long Island’s new Program Without Walls vocational training facility in Bethpage, Assemblymember Lavine was honored to speak and present a citation to President & CEO Lisa Burch.

In Oyster Bay’s beloved Raynham Hall Museum, we are fortunate to have one of the region’s most treasured historical locations right here in northern Nassau County. Assemblymember Lavine always enjoys visiting this wonderful place but was especially delighted recently to meet with Executive Director Harriet Gerard Clark, her staff, and board members to announce a $30,000 grant he secured on its behalf.

Harriet Gerard Clark explains to Lavine how the funding will support educational programming ahead of the 200th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in New York State in 2027.

One of the highlights of the summer for Assemblymember Lavine is visiting with the amazing kids at Camp Helen Keller on the bucolic Brookville campus of Long Island University. This year was extra special as, in addition to personally announcing a $30,000 grant he secured in support of this extraordinary program, Lavine was blown away when he returned to his office to see an incredible outpouring of creativity and gratitude from the campers in the form of wonderful thank-you cards. It made his day to read through each and every one, but said that he was the one who was grateful to them for reminding him that they are the reason he remains in public service.

Assemblymember Lavine meets with Susan and Lonnie Sherman (red shirts), founders of General Needs Ltd. in his district office.The organization does amazing work supporting homeless veterans and other veteran and families in need. Former Long Island Cares CEO Paule Pachter (furthest left) joined the meeting in a consulting role.

At the Glen Cove Youth Bureau Summer Camp Stars and Stripes Showcase, it was clear that the celebration of America’s 250th birthday wasn’t done yet.Assemblymember Lavine joined proud parents for a first-hand look at patriotic artwork the kids have poured their hearts into.

Lavine was also thrilled to present a $30,000 grant to Youth Bureau Executive Director Spiro Tsirkas and program coordinator Carolina DiMaggio to support this wonderful program.

Lavine could not say enough about the incredible job they, and their staff, do to provide a fun summer for these great kids.

When Assemblymember Lavine stopped by the Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club to see what was going on with the summer program, he and the kids learned so much about how oysters are such an important element in our ecosystem.

Lavine joined GC G&B Club Executive Director Franca Trunzo (furthest left) and members of the North Country Garden Club who ran the event.

At the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, Assemblymember Lavine had so much fun helping out as kids from around Nassau County received free backpacks and school supplies for the upcoming year.

Lavine thanked News 12 and Optimum for demonstrating their commitment to supporting local families by organizing the event and donating supplies and tens of thousands to area schools, including $10,000 to the Westbury Union Free School District! He is seen here with the district’s Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction – Elementary, Robin Barnett.

The weather could not have been better at Cantiague Park for the Northwest Civic Association of Hicksville annual summer BBQ! Great food and great conversation with friends and neighbors who shared their thoughts on issues important to them.

Assemblymember Lavine spent some time with NWCAH President Jeff Negron, thanking him and the entire board for all they do for the community.

Every year this wonderful event truly brings the community together.

Assemblymember Lavine joined Glen Cove Mayor Pamela Panzenbeck and other city officials to announce a $500,000 grant, which was used to revitalize Morgan Memorial Park. The funding covered the cost of the complete rehabilitation of the full length of the seawall, the restoration of the large granite ‘tea house’ at the north end, and renovation of the brick pavilions adjacent to the seawall. Lavine noted how incredibly pleased he was to be able to work with the city on this project to provide upgrades to a place that is so meaningful to the community. He added that the seawall, which had been crumbling, is vitally important as it prevents saltwater infiltration of the aquifer.
(l-r) Ann Fangmann, Glen Cove Community Development Agency Executive Director; Donna McNaughton, Glen Cove Deputy Mayor; Danielle Fugazy Scagliola, Glen Cove City Councilmember; Pamela Panzenbeck, Glen Cove Mayor; Assemblymember Charles Lavine; John Perrone, Glen Cove City Councilmember; John Zozzaro, Glen Cove City Councilmember

The highly anticipated opening of the historic East Bathhouse at Jones Beach State Park was an incredible event, and Assemblymember Lavine and other officials joined Governor Kathy Hochul for the big event.Jones Beach was always meant to be a place where families of all economic backgrounds could enjoy a summer day, and the fulfillment of this project brings that vision back to life. Lavine expressed his appreciation to Governor Hochul for helping to restore one of Long Island’s treasured landmarks to its original beauty. He noted that its connection to the NY SWIMS initiative means every child will have the skills they need to stay safe in the water.

Westbury Water District’s new state-of-the-art water treatment plan is up and running and Assemblymember Lavine was honored to attend the ribbon-cutting celebration!

Lavine presented a citation in recognition of this significant event.
(l-r) Kelby Then, Westbury Water District Board of Water Commissioners Secretary; Barry Green, Westbury Water District Board of Water Commissioners Treasurer; Rodney Caines, Westbury Water District Board of Water Commissioners Chairman

Lavine and Westbury Water District Board of Water Commissioners Treasurer Kelby Then share a toast of clean water to celebrate this momentous occasion.