It was bittersweet for Assemblymember Lavine to attend the goodbye party at the Glen Cove Senior Center for Rhoda Finer who is moving to North Carolina to be closer to her family. Rhoda and her late husband Arthur did so much for the community including helping to establish the senior center and as founding members of North Country Reform Temple. Lavine wishes Rhoda the best of luck at the event.

Great follow-up at a joint Assembly hearing on public protection to Assemblymember Lavine's bill passed last year enhancing judicial staff privacy. New York State Chief Administrative Judge Joseph Zayas confirming that morale in state courts was up as a result of this legislation.

In his role as President of the New York Chapter of the National Association of Jewish Legislators, Assemblymember Lavine leads a meeting in Albany…

Lavine is also proud to serve this wonderful organization a member of its National Board of Directors.

The Long Island Contractors Association hosts a legislative breakfast in Albany with Assemblymember Lavine in attendance. At the productive meeting, Lavine noted how we must constantly be looking to the future and for ways to boost the economy – especially in times of need. Investing in infrastructure has the dual benefit of generating jobs and helping Long Islanders inconvenienced by aging roads and buildings.

Melissa Rhodes, Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club Executive Director (top row / far right) joins Assemblymember Lavine in Albany as part of the New York State Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs Advocacy Day. Lavine is proud to support this wonderful organization which does so much for the community.

The North Shore Central School District hosts a productive legislative breakfast. Assemblymember Lavine thanks Superintendent Dr. Christopher Zublionis and all the members of the Board of Education for inviting him to participate. He noted that our children are the lifeblood of the community and that must do everything we can to support this wonderful district and public education.

Assemblymember Lavine joins the Assembly Majority in passing legislation to protect abortion rights in the State of New York. The action comes on the anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision Supreme Court decision which had legalized abortion in the United States before it was recently overturned.

Assemblymember Lavine is honored to sponsor a resolution honoring a true visionary, Cablevision founder Charles Dolan, who sadly passed away on December 28th, at the age of 94. Dolan also was a champion for many charitable causes including the field of pancreatic cancer research.

The legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is kept alive in Glen Cove on MLK Day. Assemblymember Lavine joins the Cove City School District and AHRC Nassau at the City of Glen Cove National Day of Service event to benefit NOSH Delivers food pantry.

At her State of the State address in Albany, Governor Kathy Hochul outlined her priority policy initiatives putting families first. Assemblymember Lavine was privileged to attend the speech and meet with several media outlets to talk about what the administration is doing to help everyday New Yorkers get through these challenging economic times.

Assemblymember Lavine joins Governor Hochul and other officials at Westbury Middle School for the announcement of her historic initiative to ensure every student can eat breakfast and lunch for free…

…Lavine expressed appreciation for the governor’s continued commitment to addressing the economic challenges New Yorkers face in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Photo courtesy Mike Groll/Office of Governor Kathy Hochul

Assemblymember Lavine returns to Albany for the opening of the new legislative session. Lavine remains humbled at the opportunity to serve the people of the 13th District in the New York State Assembly and expresses appreciation to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie for his leadership and for asking him to once again to serve as Chair of the Judiciary Committee and as a member of the committees on Codes, Ethics & Guidance, Insurance, and Rules.

After weeks of collecting toys at Lavine’s district office and other sites Assemblymember Lavine wraps up his 2024 Toy Drive. The drive culminating in the distribution of hundreds of toys for children in need in both Glen Cove and Westbury. Lavine took part in the Glen Cove Equal Opportunity Council toy giveaway which was held in collaboration with Glen Cove Gardens Development. Lavine was among several sponsors of this event in which kids walked away with the toy of their choice and a huge smile on their face. A special moment occurred when Lavine joined EOC Director Irma Jeanty to present bicycles donated by a constituent to the winners of the cookie and gingerbread house decorating contest. Here with gingerbread house winner Jason…

…and Yareli, who won the cookie design contest.The bikes were beautifully refurbished retro bicycles made to look as good as new.

Photo courtesy of Gaitley Stevenson-Matthews

Lavine also welcomed Bishop Lionel Harvey of the First Baptist Cathedral of Westbury to his office to donate toys the church will distribute to families in need during Christmas Eve mass celebrations.

Lavine expressed his appreciation to the community by saying, “Thank you to everyone in and around the 13th Assembly District for your generosity in making this year’s drive such a tremendous success. Families are still struggling in the aftermath of COVID and with the rise in cost of living making it even more crucial that we do everything we can to help those in need. I cannot express in words the happiness I feel when I see the joy on children's faces at these events. It’s something I look forward to every year. In addition to every single person who made a contribution, no matter how big or small, I also want to thank the Bryant Library in Roslyn, Glen Cove Public Library, Oyster Bay-East Norwich Library in Oyster Bay, and Sea Cliff Library for serving as additional collection sites. I also want to wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season.”

Glen Cove High School welcomes Assemblymember Lavine for a conversation with student delegates selected to represent the Angelo Del Toro Puerto Rican / Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute. The students spoke to Lavine about pending legislation and his remarkable career in Albany. They are excited to get the opportunity to visit the New York State Capitol in the spring where they’ll get a first-hand look at how the legislative process works.

(l-r) Allen Hudson, Glen Cove High School Principal; Assemblymember Lavine; Laura Rodriguez, Student Delegate; Marcela Flores, Student Delegate; Jabier Escobar, Student Delegate; Donnifer Francisco, Glen Cove High School Spanish Teacher

Photo courtesy of Glen Cove City School District.

Assemblymember Lavine, Chair of the Judiciary Committee, joins legislative colleague Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi, Chair of the Committee on Children and Families in presiding over a public hearing examining access to supervised visitation programs. At the hearing Lavine said we must do everything we can to protect innocent children caught up in situations involving domestic violence, drug abuse, and other types of antisocial conduct.

The Plainview-Old Bethpage School District hosts Assemblymember Lavine and other elected officials at a legislative breakfast at Howard B. Matlin Middle School in Plainview… 

Photo courtesy of Plainview-Old Bethpage School District

Lavine expressing his appreciation to POB Schools Superintendent Dr. Mary O’Meara and the Board of Education for inviting him to participate in this very thoughtful and productive conversation on the state of our schools.

As a proud advocate of public education, Lavine looks forward to returning to Albany soon to begin discussions on a budget which will enable area schools to provide our students the support they deserve.

Assemblymember Lavine has an informative and fun visit to Amber Court Assisted Living Communities Westbury location. During a tour of the facility, it was obvious to him how much the administrators and staff care about the residents and cater to their individual needs…

… Lavine shows the residents he’s more than just an ordinary politician as he belts out a rendition of ‘American Pie’ during Karaoke time.

There are very few people like Assemblymember Lavine's dear friend and community activist Sharlene Waterman who, no matter what challenges she is confronted with, somehow manages to think of her neighbors in her beloved Westbury. So when his office was ready to donate turkeys, it was Sharlene who reached out and ran through the list of those that needed it the most. Lavine wishing a Happy Thanksgiving to those like Sharlene who embody the spirit of this giving holiday.

Assemblymember Lavine participates in a public hearing on the New York Power Authority’s Renewables Draft Strategic Plan at Suffolk Community College in Brentwood. As we continue to deal with the very real problem of climate change, we must maintain and improve renewable energy generation projects to maintain an adequate and reliable supply of electric power and energy and support New York State’s renewable energy goals.

Congratulations to all who were honored at the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce Gala at Crescent Beach Country Club in Bayville. Assemblymember Lavine proudly attended and handed out citations to the honorees, including the New Business Award winner, Hello Beautiful owner Danielle Vollkommer.

Best of luck to Christopher Moll, artistic director of North Shore Village Theatre and Jazz Hands Children’s Theatre following his announcement of a new community performing arts space right in the heart of downtown Glen Cove. The theater is expected to open in the spring and will host performances by his company in addition to various other types of entertainment.

Westbury Union Free School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tahira A. DuPree Chase hosts the 'Superintendent's Tea' at Westbury Public Library. The event providing an opportunity for the community to be updated on the many ways this wonderful school district is making improvements to provide the best possible educational experience for our children….

…Assemblymember Lavine especially enjoyed listening to the Powell’s Lane Elementary School choral group and meeting them after the event.

A special night for Assemblymember Lavine and wife Ronnie at the Tilles Center on the LIU Brookville campus. In addition to enjoying a performance by the amazing Kristin Chenowith, Lavine was proud to announce a $15,000 state grant to help this gem of arts and culture continue to provide first-rate shows and performances for people of all ages to enjoy.

Assemblymember Lavine is proud to attend the Tribute and Honor Foundation Salute to Veterans Concert in Glen Cove. The concert included a special tribute to Korean War veteran and volunteer firefighter Vinnie Martinez Sr. At the event, Lavine expressed his appreciation to all veterans for their service and sacrifice for our great country.

News 12 Long Island Power and Politics Managing Anchor Rich Barrabi welcomes Assemblymember Lavine to his show. The two had a thoughtful discussion about efforts by some to politicize the state’s regionalization plans and touched on the hot topic of congestion pricing.

Glen Cove icon Carol Rubin celebrates her 103rd birthday at The Regency Assisted Living and Assemblymember Lavine is there to join the party. What more is there to say about this incredible woman who has dedicated so many years to the community? Lavine presents his dear friend Carol with a citation in recognition of this remarkable occasion.