Glen Cove, New York – The following statement was issued by Assemblymember Charles Lavine in response to the U.S. surgeon general’s declaration of gun violence as a public health crisis: I could not agree more with this action which comes as we near...

Hicksville, New York – A momentous influx of money has been secured for the children of Hicksville thanks to Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore). Lavine advocated for $500,000 in special funding for Hicksville Public Schools as part of the...

Albany, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) has issued the following statement on Governor Hochul’s decision to pause congestion pricing: “With the region not fully recovered from the pandemic and Long Islanders needing affordable...

Glen Cove, New York – A middle school for children with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders in Glen Cove has completed upgrades to its facilities with help from Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore). It’s been five years...

Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) issued the following in response to the New York City Police Department and Columbia University administration’s response to the ongoing violent protests over the Israel-Gaza war:...

GLEN COVE, NEW YORK – A flag representing the neurodivergent community is now flying over the City of Glen Cove.Thanks to the efforts of Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore), the flag, designed by Jericho constituent Josh Mirsky, was raised...

ALBANY, NEW YORK - Assemblymembers Charles Lavine, President of the National Association of Jewish Legislators New York Chapter & Assemblymember David Weprin, NAJL Co-President, have sent a letter to SUNY Chancellor John B. King in response to the Binghamton...

Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) issued the following statement in response to passage in the New York State Senate of his bill to repeal and decriminalize the act of adultery in the state of New York (A.4714): “I am extremely pleased that...

Albany, New York – You may not realize it, but the act of committing adultery is illegal in New York State. Believing the state has no business regulating consensual sexual behavior between adults, Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) is trying...

MELVILLE, NEW YORK – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) honors a World War II veteran in celebration of his 101st birthday. Lavine presented Eli Levine with a citation in recognition of his service to our country at his home in Melville on...

North Shore, New York – Amidst an increase in threats to judges and court employees, a bill sponsored by Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) aimed at protecting judges has been included in Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed 2025 budget. The...

Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) is thanking the community for donating to his annual toy drive to benefit the Glen Cove Equal Opportunity Council. “I want to offer my sincerest thanks to the multitude of friends...

Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) is rejecting a request to support a resolution of the Association of Legal Aid Attorneys that is a “blatantly anti-Israeli and anti-American polemic.” Lavine sent an email to all...

Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) has issued the following statement on the expulsion of Congressman George Santos:  “I am pleased to see that this pathetic chapter in American legislative history has finally come...

North Shore, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore), who serves as President of the New York chapter of the National Association of Jewish Legislators, has issued a response to Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s call for Hofstra...

Glen Cove, New York – With the holiday season in high gear, Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) is kicking-off his annual toy drive. Lavine’s office will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped gifts which will go to families in need. “I...

Glen Cove, New York – History comes to life at Glen Cove High School as students get a chance to meet veterans at a special event sponsored by Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore). The event taking place Wednesday (11/8), with students who...

NORTH SHORE, NEW YORK – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore), who serves as President of the New York chapter of the National Association of Jewish Legislators, has written a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos urging a stop to the selling of garments bearing...

NORTH SHORE, NEW YORK – New York legislators are sending a powerful message of support for Israel as it fights for its very survival. Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore), President of the New York chapter of the National Association of Jewish...

North Shore, LI – The use of corporal punishment will no longer be legal in any school in the State of New York thanks to legislation sponsored by Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore). The new law (A05010), signed by Governor Kathy Hochul,...