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,...

North Shore, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore), President of the New York Chapter of the National Association of Jewish Legislators and a member of NAJL’s national board of directors, issues the following statement on the murderous...

Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) and Glen Cove City Councilwoman Danielle Fugazy Scagliola are expressing support for changes implemented by the MTA.The two have been working closely with officials from the MTA to...

Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine has sent a letter to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urging him to withdraw his support of a judicial overhaul bill which will significantly weaken the Israeli Supreme Court’s powers. The...

BAYVILLE, NEW YORK – The facilities at a seaside Bayville recreation area are much improved thanks to a grant secured by Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore).The grant, in the amount of $225,000 covers the cost associated with the renovation...

New York, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) has met with one of New York State’s leading rabbis to discuss a recent rise in anti-Semitism, specifically, the hate-filled speech at the May 12 CUNY Law School commencement.On June...

“Today, the last day of Pride Month, the U.S. Supreme Court's far-right majority ruled in favor of a business owner who wants to refuse services to same-sex couples. This repugnant decision is yet another example of the court desperately trying to turn...

Albany, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) has sent a letter to CUNY Chancellor Felix Matos Rodriguez condemning a hate-filled speech at the May 12 law school commencement and the failure of school officials to immediately denounce...