As summer winds down, Assemblymember Lavine tours and reads to the kids at the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Boys & Girls Club Summer Camp.

Lavine read a heartwarming book which teaches kids how to cope with their own differences and treat others with the kindness and respect we all deserve…

…and enjoyed a tour of the facilities with (l-r) Clubhouse Coordinator Evelyn Ortiz and Childcare Director Olivia Lane.

Gina Wouters, President and CEO of Planting Fields Foundation, gives an informative tour to Assemblymember Lavine of the beautiful grounds at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park in Oyster Bay. Lavine, noting how he never gets tired of visiting, appreciated many new insights as he got a look at completed upgrades that are at once practical and aesthetic.

Here in beautiful Coe Hall, Lavine learns about plans for more improvements which will further enhance the attractiveness of this magnificent North Shore gem.

Assemblymember Lavine is honored to join the Glen Cove Fire Department and the entire community in paying tribute to Ex-Captain James A. Hall at a moving street renaming ceremony. Lavine is seen here with Hall's son Pat at the event.

Lavine is extremely proud to have had his summer interns take the time to research Hall's life and work together to compose the words embedded in the citation he presented to the family.

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, once the home of one of America’s true heroes, President Theodore Roosevelt, provides a tour to Assemblymember Lavine along with his staff and summer interns. Roosevelt is one of Lavine's idols, and it gives him tremendous pride that his ancestral home resides in his district.

It’s always so great for Assemblymember Lavine to see the smiling faces at Camp Helen Keller. As the camp wraps up another amazing summer on the beautiful grounds of LIU Post in Brookville, Lavine was proud to announce a $30,000 grant to help provide an unforgettable summer experience for low-vision and blind children. 

(furthest left) Elizabeth Meade, Helen Keller Services for the Blind Associate Director; (furthest right) Stephanie MacLennan, Camp Helen Keller Director

Assemblymember Lavine visits CEC Health Care in Glen Cove as part of National Health Center Week. This wonderful organization helps people enhance their well-being and quality of life by providing access to high-quality, comprehensive medical, dental, and behavioral health care.

Assemblymember Lavine is there as National Night Out brings the community together in Glen Cove…

…Lavine is honored to present a citation to this year’s special honoree, Glen Cove Police Department Chief William Whitton. Lavine telling attendees how proud he is of all that Whitton has accomplished as a leader in the community over the last 18 years and thanking him and the entire force for doing such a great job at keeping the city safe.
(l-r) Assemblymember Lavine; William Whitton, Glen Cove Police Dept. Chief; Sergeant Roberto Telese, Glen Cove Police Dept; Christopher Ortiz, Glen Cove Police Dept. Deputy Chief

Children at the Glen Cove Boys & Girls Club spend time chatting it up with Assemblymember Lavine as part of its Legislative Appreciation Week.

Lavine also meeting with Executive Director Franca Trunzo, telling her that she and her incredible staff deserve recognition for all the amazing work they do for kids in the community, including, most recently, their nutrition and mental health initiatives.

You never know who you will run into at an event, and for Assemblymember Lavine, this was so true in Hicksville as he connects with not only one of the best players to wear a Jets uniform, but one of the greatest *people* to ever play the game. A tough, skilled athlete, what made Jets legend Marty Lyons special was heart, determination, and unceasing loyalty to his teammates. Marty has applied those same traits to what’s become one of the most successful charity organizations ever founded by a professional athlete. Lavine told Marty how proud he is of the work he’s done with the Marty Lyons Foundation, which has raised an astonishing $44 million over the years to fulfill the wishes of children diagnosed with terminal or life-threatening illnesses.

A special “topping out” ceremony is held at Cold Spring Harbor National Laboratory marking the placement of the final piece of steel for Phase 1 of its Foundations for the Future project.
(l-r) Bruce Stillman, Cold Spring Harbor National Laboratory President & CEO; Assemblymember Lavine; Hope Knight, Empire State Development, President, CEO & Commissioner; Kevin Law, Empire State Development Board Chair; Paul Haining, Skanska USA Senior Vice President; Steve Monez, Cold Spring Harbor National Laboratory Vice President, Chief Facilities Officer; Marilyn Simons Cold Spring Harbor National Laboratory Board Chair.

This massive undertaking will revolutionize the way health science research is conducted.

…and could not have been carried out without the financial support of New York State’s economic development agency Empire State Development.

Wishing a very happy 102nd birthday to Regency at Glen Cove Assisted Living resident Mei Fleischer! Assemblymember Lavine is honored to present Mei with a citation in recognition of this incredible achievement. Once one of Japan’s most talented and significant ballerinas, Mei still has a great spirit, and Lavine truly enjoyed getting to know her at this fantastic South Pacific Island-themed celebration.

Assemblymember Lavine wishes Mazel Tov to his dear friend David Black, who is stepping down after 14 years as Sid Jacobson JCC Executive Director. In Old Westbury, Lavine is proud to present David with a citation in recognition of his incredible accomplishments. David has been a transformative leader, guiding this institution to greater heights while being an unwavering supporter of Israel. Lavine noted that he has left an indelible mark on our community and will be greatly missed.

New York Secretary of State Walter Mosley joins Assemblymember Lavine at a groundbreaking at the Hicksville LIRR station where an old commuter parking lot will soon be transformed into a vibrant open public space for commuters and area residents to enjoy.

Lavine expressed his appreciation to Governor Hochul for steering nearly $6 Million from the state's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) to help pay for this remarkable project which is part of the ongoing revitalization of the downtown area.

Assemblymember Lavine attends a Court of Honor ceremony in Glen Cove where he presents a citation to Michael Mazarredo in recognition of his reaching the rank of Eagle Scout.

Governor Hochul joins Assemblymember Lavine at a meeting of the Hicksville Public Schools Board of Education. Included in the approved state budget was the governor’s initiative to ban smartphones in schools with the implementation being left up to local school districts…

Here in Hicksville, Lavine and Hochul get a first-hand look at this in action as school administrators work with stakeholders to fine-tune their plan for the upcoming school year.

For Assemblymember Lavine there might be no better place to beat the heat in the midst of an oppressive heat wave than a library. Lavine joins Governor Hochul for a visit to Hicksville Public Library to check in on patrons enjoying a break from the sweltering conditions outside.

Lavine appreciates the important role libraries play in serving the community in so many ways such as this…

He also noted the governor’s decisive actions in declaring a state of emergency in anticipation of the brutal weather to keep New Yorkers safe.

At the NOSH Delivers! Day of Service, volunteers decorate and stuff bags used to provide breakfast and lunch for kids when federally funded school meals are not available.

At the event, Assemblymember Lavine thanked the entire NOSH team for working with his office on a food drive which has so far resulted in an incredible 1,500 lbs. of items collected for hundreds of North Shore families.

Assemblymember Lavine takes part in Memorial Day commemorations in Glen Cove as the nation pauses to pay tribute to members of the military who made the ultimate sacrifice. At a solemn ceremony Lavine presents a citation to a dear friend, Vietnam Veteran Tony Jimenez, who remains a tireless advocate for veterans in the community and was selected as the Grand Marshal of this year’s parade.

Lavine also presents a citation to the brothers of this year’s honoree, Glen Cove native Sergeant William ‘Billy’ Morse, whose life was tragically cut short in Vietnam when he was killed in action during the Tet Offensive in 1968.

Following the ceremony, Lavine taking part in the city’s annual parade where there was a great turnout by the community on a beautiful day. Here marching with Vietnam Veteran Howard Stillwagon, Commander of Glen Cove VFW Post 347, and his beloved service dog Cruiser.

Kicking off the weekend, Lavine joins local veterans for a ceremony at Glen Cove’s Morgan Park where he presented a citation to Glen Cove High School student Michael Renga, winner of the Glen Cove Salutes essay contest which pays tribute to veterans and those who died in service to the nation.

The Machida family annual BBQ in Glen Cove brings the community together, and Assemblymember Lavine is there to take part. Lavine thanked host Bob Machida for his hospitality and his dedication to celebrating our cultural diversity at a time when too many are denigrating it.