Press Releases

Lavine Bill Would Decriminalize Adultery

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...

Lavine Honors 101-Year-Old World War II Veteran

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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...

Lavine Bill to Protect Court Staff Included in Governor’s Proposed Budget

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...

Assemblymember Lavine Expresses Gratitude for Successful Toy Drive

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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...

Lavine Rejects Anti-American and Anti-Israeli Resolution

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...

Lavine Statement on Expulsion of Congressman George Santos

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...

Lavine Calls Blakeman’s Hofstra Attack Shameful

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...

Assemblymember Lavine Launches Annual Toy Drive Benefitting Glen Cove Equal Opportunity Coalition

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...

Assemblymember Lavine Joins Veterans for Special Event at Glen Cove High School

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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...

Lavine Blasts Amazon CEO Bezos Over Anti-Jewish Material Sales

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...

New York Legislators Pen Letter in Support of Israel

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...

Assemblymember Lavine’s Bill Banning Corporal Punishment in Schools Signed into Law

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,...

Lavine Statement on Terrorism in Israel

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...

Lavine & Fugazy Scagliola Support Improvements for the LIRR Oyster Bay Branch

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...

Lavine Pens Letter to Israeli Prime Minister in Opposition of Judicial Overhaul

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...

Lavine Secures Grant for New Pickleball Courts and Improvements to Bayville Recreation Area

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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...

Lavine Meets with Leader of New York Board of Rabbis to Discuss Anti-Semitism

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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...

Statement from Assemblymember Lavine on Supreme Court Decision on LGBTQ+ Rights

“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...

Lavine Denounces Hate-Filled Speech at CUNY Law Commencement

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...

Assemblymember Lavine Fights for Abortion Rights Through New Legislation

Glen Cove, New York – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove) is sponsoring new legislation to protect abortion rights. The New York Santoro Provider Protection Act of 2023 (A6904) comes as more and more states are passing their own legislation...