Lavine Condemns Anti-Muslim Vandalism in Deer Park

ALBANY, NEW YORK – Assemblymember Charles Lavine (D-North Shore) issued the following statement in response to anti-Muslim graffiti that was recently found on multiple stop signs near the Islamic Center of Deer Park:

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“I am outraged over the recent act of hate against the Muslim community in Deer Park. This despicable act, like all acts of hate, is against us all. We must not stand idly by when confronted by acts of hate against anyone in our community, regardless of race or religion. Instead, we stand together, united, to defeat the primitive impulse that impels such violence. As Americans, that is our obligation and our responsibility.”

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Assemblymember Charles Lavine represents New York’s 13th Assembly District in Nassau County. He presently serves as Chair of the Judiciary Committee and is a member of the Committees on Codes, Ethics and Guidance, Insurance and Rules. Lavine previously served as Chair of the Election Law Committee, Chair of the Committee on Ethics and Guidance, co-Chair of the New York State Legislative Ethics Commission, and as Chair of the bipartisan Taskforce that produced the Assembly Speaker’s Policy on Sexual Harassment, Retaliation and Discrimination. Lavine is also President of the New York Chapter of the National Association of Jewish Legislators and a member of its National Board of Directors.